Upington Airport (FAUP)
Medium airport · Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Upington Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAUP |
| IATA | UTN |
| Elevation | 2,782 ft (848 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°24'1" E 21°15'49" -28.40025, 21.26359 |
| Location | Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,998 ft (2438 m) | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 08/26 | 2,736 ft (834 m) | 98 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 17/35 | 16,076 ft (4900 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Upington Airport at a glance
Upington Airport is a medium airport in Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa, known to airline systems as UTN. The field elevation of 2,782 ft (848 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAUP are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 17/35 — offers 16,076 ft (4900 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAUP 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 Upington Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sishen Airport | FASS | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport | FALC | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Johan Pienaar Airport | FAKU | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Aggeneys Airport | FAAG | 258 km (139 NM) |
| Kimberley Airport | FAKM | 345 km (186 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Upington Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,782 ft field elevation of Upington 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 Upington Airport
What is the ICAO code of Upington Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Upington Airport is FAUP, and its IATA code is UTN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Upington Airport above sea level?
Upington Airport sits at an elevation of 2,782 feet (848 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Upington Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.4002, 21.2636 — in Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sishen Airport, about 190 km away.
Does FAUP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAUP 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 Upington Airport?
Upington Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 16,076 ft (4900 m) with a ASP surface.