Tzaneen Airport (LTA): Codes, Runways & Location
Tzaneen Airport (IATA: LTA · ICAO: FATZ) is a medium-sized airport serving Tzaneen, South Africa. It lies at 23.8244° S, 30.3293° E, 1914 ft (583 m) above sea level.
Overview of Tzaneen Airport
Tzaneen Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Tzaneen in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code LTA and the ICAO code FATZ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Tzaneen Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1420 m (4659 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 1914 ft (583 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Giyani Airport (GIY) about 68 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 ≈ 1,420 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tzaneen Airport
Where is Tzaneen Airport located?
Tzaneen Airport is located in Tzaneen, South Africa. Its coordinates are 23.8244° S, 30.3293° E.
What is the airport code for Tzaneen Airport?
Tzaneen Airport has an IATA code of LTA and an ICAO code of FATZ.
How long is the runway at Tzaneen Airport?
Tzaneen Airport's longest runway is about 1420 m (4659 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Tzaneen Airport have?
Tzaneen Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Tzaneen Airport a major airport?
Tzaneen Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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