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Upington Intl (FAUP/UTN) — Upington, South Africa
Upington Intl (FAUP/UTN) serves Upington, South Africa. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (08/26, 17/35). Field elevation is 2782 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Runways
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FAUP
- Name: Upington Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -28.399099
- Longitude: 21.260201
- Elevation: 2782 ft
- Country: South Africa
- Municipality: Upington
- IATA Code: UTN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Distance from City: 6.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 2736 X 98
- Surface: COM
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 16076 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 121.300 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Upington Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: MON-FRI 0500-1630, SAT 0600-1130, SUN 1000-1630
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +27 86 035 9669
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: +27842791161
- Admin Tel: +27543377900
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://aviation.weathersa.co.za
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: 0000
- Close: 2359
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: MON-FRI 0530-1400. H24 on call-out, immigration after hours applicable. Ref FAUP AD 2.20 MON-FRI 0530-1400. H24 on call-out, Border Police (Ports of Entry) Ref FAUP AD 2.20
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx ZAR 55/ton
- Parking Fee: ZAR 25/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: ZAR
- Remarks: Upington Airport. Northern Cape. ACSA operated. Long runway suitable for large aircraft.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available during operating hours. Long runway (4,900 m) used for testing/diversions.
- Fuel Type: JET A1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport with CIQ. Near Namibia border. Kalahari Desert gateway.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 00:00
- Curfew End: 00:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Semi-desert climate. Very high temperatures in summer. One of SA's longest runways.
Airport Services
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South Africa Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days notification
- Landing Lead Time: 3 working days / 72 hours (official); 5 business days recommended
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require advance notification. Customs at designated international airports.
Active NOTAMs
A2650/26
caution
Instrument procedure change
IAC VOR-01 VOR RWY 35 DATED 06 MAR 2014 SUSPENDED.
2026-07-07 07:19:00
2026-10-02 10:00:00
A2048/26
caution
Instrument procedure change
IAC RNAV-01 RNAV (GNSS) RWY 35 DATED 08 DECEMBER 2016 SUSPENDED.
AERONAUTICAL DATA TABULATION RNAV-01A RNAV (GNSS) RWY 35 DATED 08
DECEMBER 2016 SUSPENDED.
2026-05-12 10:24:00
2026-08-07 10:00:00
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- What are the operating hours of FAUP?
- Upington Intl operates from 05:00 to 16:30.
- What is the tower frequency at FAUP?
- The tower frequency at Upington Intl is 121.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at FAUP?
- Upington Intl offers Jet A-1, JET A1, AVGAS 100.
- Does FAUP require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Upington Intl (South Africa).
- Is customs available at FAUP?
- Yes, customs at Upington Intl is available from 0000 to 2359.
- Where is FAUP located?
- Upington Intl (FAUP) is located in Upington, South Africa.
- What is the IATA code for FAUP?
- The IATA code for Upington Intl is UTN.
- How long is the runway at FAUP?
- The main runway at Upington Intl (08/26) measures 2736 X 98.
- Does FAUP have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Upington Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 17/35.
- Is FAUP a port of entry?
- Yes, Upington Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.