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K. D. Matanzima Airport · Mthatha

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,400 ft / 732 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 121.30 MHz (MATANZIMA TWR)
Runway Summary
14/328,530 ftAsphaltLIGHTED
09/274,921 ftGrassUNLIT

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for K. D. Matanzima Airport (FAUT), South Africa. This facility features 2 active runways with an elevation of 2,400 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
K. D. Matanzima Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAUT / UTT
Municipality
Mthatha
Country
Region
ZA-EC
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Length: 8,530 ft / 2,600 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 113° / 293°
RWY 14
No ILS
RWY 32
No ILS
Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Length: 4,921 ft / 1,500 m
Surface: Grass
Heading: 69° / 249°
RWY 09
No ILS
RWY 27
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

TWR MATANZIMA TWR
121.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

FAPJ
Port St Johns Airport
81 km
FAQT
Queenstown Airport
174 km
FAMG
Margate Airport
176 km
FAEL ILS
King Phalo Airport
184 km
FABE
Bisho Airport
199 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified