K. D. Matanzima Airport (FAUT)
Medium airport · Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | K. D. Matanzima Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAUT |
| IATA | UTT |
| Elevation | 2,400 ft (732 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°32'47" E 28°40'24" -31.54636, 28.67336 |
| Location | Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | GRE | No |
| 14/32 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
K. D. Matanzima Airport at a glance
K. D. Matanzima Airport is a medium airport in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, known to airline systems as UTT. The field elevation of 2,400 ft (732 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAUT 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 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAUT 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 K. D. Matanzima Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port St Johns Airport | FAPJ | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Queenstown Airport | FAQT | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Margate Airport | FAMG | 176 km (95 NM) |
| King Phalo Airport | FAEL | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Bisho Airport | FABE | 199 km (107 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for K. D. Matanzima Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,400 ft field elevation of K. D. Matanzima 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 K. D. Matanzima Airport
What is the ICAO code of K. D. Matanzima Airport?
The ICAO identifier of K. D. Matanzima Airport is FAUT, and its IATA code is UTT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is K. D. Matanzima Airport above sea level?
K. D. Matanzima Airport sits at an elevation of 2,400 feet (732 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is K. D. Matanzima Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.5464, 28.6734 — in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Port St Johns Airport, about 81 km away.
Does FAUT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAUT 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 K. D. Matanzima Airport?
K. D. Matanzima Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a ASP surface.