[6] It is part of King Mswati III's $1bn millennium project investment initiative to enhance Eswatini's position as a tourist destination, serving as a tourism gateway to Eswatini's game parks, either domestic or nearby located ones, such as Victoria Falls, Maputo, the Kruger National Park and KwaZulu-Natal game reserves.

[8] There are also environmental concerns since Sikhupe is near Hlane Royal National Park and may put rare species of eagles and vultures at risk.

[5][10] King Mswati III International Airport was inaugurated on 7 March 2014, despite not yet having an IATA license to operate.

[11][12] Plans include a 3,600m CAT 1 runway, and capacity for 300,000 passengers per year.

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