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).

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.

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K. D. Matanzima Airport (FAUT/UTT) — Mthatha, South Africa

K. D. Matanzima Airport (FAUT/UTT) serves Mthatha, South Africa. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (09/27, 14/32). Field elevation is 2400 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-25

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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: No
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: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
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.

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Frequently 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).
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.

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