Airport code
MZQ — Mkuze Airport
MZQ is the IATA code for Mkuze Airport, an airport serving Mkuze, South Africa. Its ICAO code is FAMU, and it operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at -27.6261, 32.0443 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 400 ft (122 m).
Overview
About Mkuze Airport
Mkuze, also named Mkhuze or uMkhuze is a small town in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is located approximately 350 km from the city of Durban. It is along the N2 road en route to Johannesburg, Eswatini and Mozambique; between the Mkuze River and Intaba Yemikhovu. Mkuze is some distance from other small towns such as Hluhluwe (50 km), Nongoma (76 km), Pongola (65 km), and Jozini (25 km). Mkuze is the seat of Umkhanyakude District Municipality.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MZQ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | FAMU |
| Airport name | Mkuze Airport |
| City | Mkuze |
| Country | South Africa |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | -27.6261 |
| Longitude | 32.0443 |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,070 ft (1,850 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Mkuze Airport?
The IATA code for Mkuze Airport is MZQ.
What is the ICAO code for Mkuze Airport?
The ICAO code for Mkuze Airport is FAMU.
Where is MZQ airport located?
Mkuze Airport (MZQ) is located in Mkuze, South Africa.
What time zone is MZQ in?
Mkuze Airport operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to MZQ?
The nearest airport to Mkuze Airport (MZQ) is Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, about 124 km away.
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