Queenstown Airport (FAQT)
Medium airport · Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Queenstown Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAQT |
| IATA | UTW |
| Elevation | 3,637 ft (1109 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°55'13" E 26°52'56" -31.92020, 26.88220 |
| Location | Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 66 ft | Tar - lights 5 clicks on 124.8 | Yes |
Queenstown Airport at a glance
Queenstown Airport is a medium airport in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa, known to airline systems as UTW. The field elevation of 3,637 ft (1109 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAQT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 3,937 ft (1200 m) of tar - lights 5 clicks on 124.8 surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAQT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Queenstown Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bisho Airport | FABE | 115 km (62 NM) |
| King Phalo Airport | FAEL | 152 km (82 NM) |
| K. D. Matanzima Airport | FAUT | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Port St Johns Airport | FAPJ | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport | FAPE | 259 km (140 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Queenstown Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,637 ft field elevation of Queenstown Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 62 airports and airfields we list for South Africa — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Queenstown Airport
What is the ICAO code of Queenstown Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Queenstown Airport is FAQT, and its IATA code is UTW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Queenstown Airport above sea level?
Queenstown Airport sits at an elevation of 3,637 feet (1109 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Queenstown Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.9202, 26.8822 — in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bisho Airport, about 115 km away.
Does FAQT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAQT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Queenstown Airport?
Queenstown Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 3,937 ft (1200 m) with a Tar - lights 5 clicks on 124.8 surface.