Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport
Hoedspruit · South AfricaICAO FAHS
Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) is an airport serving Hoedspruit, South Africa, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 24° 22' 7.0" S, 31° 2' 55.3" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,743 feet (531 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Johannesburg (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from HDS
Airlines Operating at HDS
1 active airline serving Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrik Van Eck Airport | PHW | Phalaborwa | South Africa | 49 km |
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | MQP | Mpumalanga | South Africa | 113 km |
| Polokwane International Airport | PTG | Potgietersrus | South Africa | 172 km |
| Matsapha Airport | MTS | Manzini | Swaziland | 241 km |
| Maputo Airport | MPM | Maputo | Mozambique | 231 km |
| OR Tambo International Airport | JNB | Johannesburg | South Africa | 344 km |
| Lanseria Airport | HLA | Johannesburg | South Africa | 360 km |
| Inhambane Airport | INH | Inhambane | Mozambique | 447 km |
Other Airports in South Africa
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 24° 22' 7.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 31° 2' 55.3" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -24.368601
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 31.048700
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 09:55 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,743 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 531 m
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