
Regional airport · Komani, South Africa
Queenstown (Komani)
- Elevation
- 3,637 ft
- Coordinates
- 31°55′S 26°53′E
- Local time
- Africa/Johannesburg
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Field information
FAQT runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Queenstown (Komani) (FAQT/UTW) has one runway, 12/30, 3,937 ft (1,200 m) long. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FAQT, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Country
South Africa
ZA
Municipality
Queenstown
Elevation
3,637 ft
Position
-31.9202, 26.8822
Traffic level
Low
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Runways · FAQT
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,937 ft (1,200 m) | 66 ft | — | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FAQT.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Queenstown (Komani) (FAQT / UTW) in Komani, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FAQT is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FAQT
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – South Africa
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of South Africa. Applicable permit lead times for South Africa are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for South Africa are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at FAQT
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FAQT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FAQT
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FAQT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FAQT
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FAQT: 31° 55′ 13″ S 26° 52′ 56″ E; elevation 3637 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Komani
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Komani. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FAQT.
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Cargo Operations at FAQT
Support for freighter operations into FAQT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FAQT sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- FABEBhisho-BulembuBisho, South Africa62 NM161°→
- FACDCradockCradock, South Africa65 NM257°→
- FAELEast LondonEast London, South Africa82 NM145°→
- FAGTGrahamstown / MakhandraGrahamstown, South Africa84 NM193°→
- FAUTUmtata/Mthatha/K.D. MatanzimaMthatha, South Africa94 NM077°→
- FAPEChief Dawid Stuurman Intl/Port ElizabethGqeberha, South Africa140 NM207°→
Operating into FAQT?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Queenstown (Komani) — one desk for the whole trip.