Nelspruit Airport (NLP)

Nelspruit, ZA 🇿🇦 Small Airport

ICAO

FANS

IATA

NLP

Elevation

2875 ft

Region

ZA-MP

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: FANS

Local Code: Not available

Location: -25.5° N, 30.913799° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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Online Reviews Summary

Traveler sentiment at Nelspruit Airport (FANS (NLP)) appears to be mixed. While aspects like check-in and security generally receive positive feedback, travelers express significant dissatisfaction with the terminal facilities, amenities such as Wi-Fi, and the immigration/customs experience. The airport is noted more for its strategic location as a gateway to tourist attractions rather than its on-site services.

What Travelers Love

Proximity to Tourist Attractions: Nelspruit Airport is highly valued as a convenient gateway to Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, and other natural attractions in Mpumalanga.
Efficient Check-in: Travelers generally report a positive experience with the check-in process (rated 80%).
Reasonable Security Checks: The security check process also receives a good satisfaction rating (80%).
Accessible Parking: Various parking options are available, including shuttle service, 24/7 security, and covered parking, with the ability to compare rates and book online.

Common Complaints

Limited Terminal Facilities and Amenities: Travelers are often dissatisfied with the overall terminal facilities (rated 30%), indicating a need for improvement.
Poor Wi-Fi Connectivity: Wi-Fi is a major complaint, with a very low satisfaction rating (10%).
Inadequate Food and Retail Options: The airport offers basic food and beverage options, such as a café and small snack shops, but more substantial choices require a trip to Nelspruit city. Food and retail services are rated poorly (40%).
Challenging Immigration/Customs Experience: The immigration/customs experience receives a very low satisfaction rating (20%). This might be related to the airport not being designated as an "Airport of Entry" for customs.
Potential Security Wait Times: While security is generally rated well, peak hours can see security wait times increase significantly (e.g., up to 38 minutes during 6-9 AM).

Nelspruit Airport serves primarily as a functional entry point for those visiting Mpumalanga's popular destinations. While its operational efficiency for check-in and security is generally appreciated, travelers should be prepared for basic terminal amenities, limited food options, and potentially challenging immigration/customs procedures, as well as poor Wi-Fi.

Last updated: 61 days ago

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`04/22`	3419 ft	- ft	UNK	Active

Type	Description	Frequency

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`NS`	Nelspruit	NDB	`480 kHz`
`NSV`	Nelspruit	VOR-DME	`116200 kHz`

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