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Upington Intl
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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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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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
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
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.
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: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- 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.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Does FAUP require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Upington Intl (South Africa).