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FAUT
K. D. Matanzima Airport · Mthatha
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
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)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for K. D. Matanzima Airport (FAUT), located in Mthatha, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 2,400 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
K. D. Matanzima Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAUT / UTT
Municipality
Mthatha
Country
Region
ZA-EC — Eastern Cape
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
2,400 ft
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Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,530 ft / 2,600 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 113° / 293°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 113° / 293°
RWY 14 (113°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (293°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,921 ft / 1,500 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 69° / 249°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 69° / 249°
RWY 09 (69°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (249°)
No ILS / Visual Only
TWR MATANZIMA TWR
121.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026