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Upington Intl (FAUP/UTN) — Upington, South Africa

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Customs: Available 24h
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1, JET A1, AVGAS 100
Tower: 121.3
Runways: 08/26, 17/35
Elevation: 2,782 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-25

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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

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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: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
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
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport with CIQ. Near Namibia border. Kalahari Desert gateway.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
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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Active NOTAMs

A3684/26

caution

Instrument procedure change

IAC VOR-01 VOR RWY 35 DATED 06 MAR 2014 SUSPENDED.

2026-09-29 07:39 UTC 2026-12-27 10:00 UTC

A3166/26

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.

2026-08-17 14:15 UTC 2026-11-14 10:00 UTC

A3299/26

info

ATC TRG ON TWR 121.3 MHZ.

2026-09-01 14:23 UTC 2026-11-29 14:30 UTC

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

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). Permit details for 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.
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.

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