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FAQT
Queenstown Airport · Queenstown
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,637 ft / 1,109 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
Unmanned 124.80 MHz (Queenstown Traffic)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 3,937 ft · Tar - lights 5 clicks on 124.8LIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Queenstown Airport (FAQT), located in Queenstown, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 3,637 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.
Full Name
Queenstown Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAQT / UTW
Municipality
Queenstown
Country
Region
ZA-EC — Eastern Cape
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
3,637 ft
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Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,937 ft / 1,200 m
Runway Width: 66 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Tar - lights 5 clicks on 124.8
Heading: 95° / 275°
Runway Width: 66 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Tar - lights 5 clicks on 124.8
Heading: 95° / 275°
RWY 12 (95°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (275°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Unmanned Queenstown Traffic
124.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026