Phalaborwa Airport

Phalaborwa Airport opened in the mid-20th century (around the 1960s) and remains a compact, single-terminal regional airfield that punches above its weight as a gateway to northern Kruger National Park and the Lowveld’s safari lodges. Small and easy to navigate, the airport serves Phalaborwa town and nearby mining and wildlife areas, with road links, car rental desks and taxi or shuttle services providing straightforward connections to lodges and local towns; public transport is limited. Generally affordable for travelers using regional flights and private charters, PHW is served mainly by regional carriers and charter operators rather than major airline hubs, making it popular for short, budget-friendly safari transfers.