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K. D. Matanzima Airport (FAUT/UTT) — Mthatha, South Africa
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Tower
- 121.3
- Runways
- 09/27, 14/32
- Elevation
- 2,400 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Data Complete
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
1/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
0/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
3/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FAUT
- Name: K. D. Matanzima Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -31.546364
- Longitude: 28.673355
- Elevation: 2400 ft
- Country: South Africa
- Municipality: Mthatha
- IATA Code: UTT
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 1500x30m
- Surface: GRE
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 14/32
- Designation: 14/32
- Dimensions: 2600x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: PCN 313229
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: RNAV
- 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
K. D. Matanzima Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: MON-FRI 0400-1600, SAT 0400-1300, SUN 1000-1600
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: +27842791155
- Admin Tel: +27475360012
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: +27663715108
- Website: http://aviation.weathersa.co.za
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- APIS Required: Not recorded
- GAR Required: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
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.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers FAUT. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of FAUT?
- K. D. Matanzima Airport operates from 04:00 to 16:00.
- What is the tower frequency at FAUT?
- The tower frequency at K. D. Matanzima Airport is 121.3 MHz.
- Does FAUT require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for K. D. Matanzima Airport (South Africa). Permit details for South Africa
- Where is FAUT located?
- K. D. Matanzima Airport (FAUT) is located in Mthatha, South Africa.
- What is the IATA code for FAUT?
- The IATA code for K. D. Matanzima Airport is UTT.
- How long is the runway at FAUT?
- The main runway at K. D. Matanzima Airport (09/27) measures 1500x30m.