Airport code
MSU — Moshoeshoe I International Airport
MSU is the IATA code for Moshoeshoe I International Airport, an airport serving Maseru(Mazenod), Lesotho. Its ICAO code is FXMM, and it operates in the Africa/Maseru time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at -29.4623, 27.5525 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 5348 ft (1630 m).
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About Moshoeshoe I International Airport
Moshoeshoe I International Airport is an airport serving Maseru, the capital city of Lesotho. The airport is named in honor of Moshoeshoe I (1786–1870), king of Lesotho from 1822 to 1870. It is in the town of Mazenod, 18 km (11 mi) southeast of downtown Maseru.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MSU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | FXMM |
| Airport name | Moshoeshoe I International Airport |
| City | Maseru(Mazenod) |
| Country | Lesotho |
| Time zone | Africa/Maseru (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | -29.4623 |
| Longitude | 27.5525 |
| Elevation | 5348 ft (1630 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 10,498 ft (3,200 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Moshoeshoe I International Airport?
The IATA code for Moshoeshoe I International Airport is MSU.
What is the ICAO code for Moshoeshoe I International Airport?
The ICAO code for Moshoeshoe I International Airport is FXMM.
Where is MSU airport located?
Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) is located in Maseru(Mazenod), Lesotho.
What time zone is MSU in?
Moshoeshoe I International Airport operates in the Africa/Maseru time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to MSU?
The nearest airport to Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) is Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontein, about 128 km away.