Upington Airport (UTN): Codes, Runways & Location
Upington Airport (IATA: UTN · ICAO: FAUP) is a medium-sized airport serving Upington, South Africa. It lies at 28.4002° S, 21.2636° E, 2782 ft (848 m) above sea level.
Overview of Upington Airport
Upington Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Upington in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code UTN and the ICAO code FAUP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Upington Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4900 m (16076 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 2782 ft (848 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sishen Airport (SIS) about 190 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 ≈ 4,900 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Upington Airport
Where is Upington Airport located?
Upington Airport is located in Upington, South Africa. Its coordinates are 28.4002° S, 21.2636° E.
What is the airport code for Upington Airport?
Upington Airport has an IATA code of UTN and an ICAO code of FAUP.
How long is the runway at Upington Airport?
Upington Airport's longest runway is about 4900 m (16076 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Upington Airport have?
Upington Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Upington Airport a major airport?
Upington Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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