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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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

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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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,530 ft / 2,600 m
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°
RWY 09 (69°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (249°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

TWR MATANZIMA TWR
121.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FAPJ
Port St Johns Airport
81 km / 44 nm
FAQT
Queenstown Airport
174 km / 94 nm
FAMG
Margate Airport
176 km / 95 nm
FAELILS
King Phalo Airport
184 km / 99 nm
FABE
Bisho Airport
199 km / 108 nm

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