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FAMA

Matatiele Airport · Matatiele

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,762 ft / 1,451 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Matatiele Airport (FAMA), located in Matatiele, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,762 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Matatiele Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAMA / —
Municipality
Matatiele
Country
Region
ZA-NL — Kwazulu-Natal
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
4,762 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FAUT
K. D. Matanzima Airport
137 km / 74 nm
FXMM
Moshoeshoe I International Airport
153 km / 83 nm
FAPJ
Port St Johns Airport
159 km / 86 nm
FAMG
Margate Airport
160 km / 86 nm
FAPM
Pietermaritzburg Airport
172 km / 93 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026