Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD): Codes, Runways & Location
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (IATA: ULD · ICAO: FAUL) is a medium-sized airport serving Ulundi, South Africa. It lies at 28.3206° S, 31.4165° E, 1720 ft (524 m) above sea level.
Overview of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Ulundi in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code ULD and the ICAO code FAUL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1640 m (5381 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1720 ft (524 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Empangeni Airport (EMG) about 64 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 ≈ 1,640 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport
Where is Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport located?
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport is located in Ulundi, South Africa. Its coordinates are 28.3206° S, 31.4165° E.
What is the airport code for Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport?
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport has an IATA code of ULD and an ICAO code of FAUL.
How long is the runway at Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport?
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport's longest runway is about 1640 m (5381 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport have?
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport a major airport?
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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