K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT): Codes, Runways & Location
K. D. Matanzima Airport (IATA: UTT · ICAO: FAUT) is a medium-sized airport serving Mthatha, South Africa. It lies at 31.5464° S, 28.6734° E, 2400 ft (732 m) above sea level.
Overview of K. D. Matanzima Airport
K. D. Matanzima Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Mthatha in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code UTT and the ICAO code FAUT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
K. D. Matanzima Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2600 m (8530 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: dirt, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 2400 ft (732 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Port St Johns Airport (JOH) about 81 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,600 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about K. D. Matanzima Airport
Where is K. D. Matanzima Airport located?
K. D. Matanzima Airport is located in Mthatha, South Africa. Its coordinates are 31.5464° S, 28.6734° E.
What is the airport code for K. D. Matanzima Airport?
K. D. Matanzima Airport has an IATA code of UTT and an ICAO code of FAUT.
How long is the runway at K. D. Matanzima Airport?
K. D. Matanzima Airport's longest runway is about 2600 m (8530 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does K. D. Matanzima Airport have?
K. D. Matanzima Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with dirt, asphalt surfacing.
Is K. D. Matanzima Airport a major airport?
K. D. Matanzima Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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