Nelspruit Airport – NLP Nelspruit

Nelspruit Airport (NLP) is located in Mbombela, South Africa and was originally the city’s only airport until 2001 when Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) was opened. This public airport is owned/operated by the Mbombela Local Municipality and acts as a general aviation service. More than a hundred aircrafts are using NLP and most are owned by private companies. However, there are also a few commercial airplanes at this airport.

NLP-Nelspruit is also home to various organizations including charter, training, and fire fighting companies. The operations of Nelspruit are limited due to the length of its runway as well as the airport’s structure and topography. Therefore, preventing it from expanding its runway.

Best Time to Visit

NLP mainly serves the city of Mbombela, formerly known as Nelspruit, which is also the capital of Mpumalanga. Mbombela is nestled on the Crocodile River and has two airports, Nelspruit Airport and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. MQP is 17 miles away from the city and has international destinations such as Zambia and Mozambique. Aside from Mbombela, NLP Airport also acts as the main airport for the residents of Hazyview, a farming town in Mpumalanga Province.

What to Do & Area Attractions

While there are no onsite airport hotels in NLP, there are several hotels that are accessible to travelers. The Mercure Nelspruit Hotel is a cozy three-star hotel located 3.4 miles from Nelspruit Airport and a 30-minute drive from MQP Airport. The Road Lodge Mbombela is another good choice for travelers and is just 4.1 miles from NLP.