
Regional airport · Ulundi, South Africa
Ulundi/Prince M Buthelezi
- Elevation
- 1,720 ft
- Coordinates
- 28°19′S 31°25′E
- Local time
- Africa/Johannesburg
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Field information
FAUL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Ulundi/Prince M Buthelezi (FAUL/ULD) has one runway, 05/23, 5,381 ft (1,640 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 2. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FAUL, 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
Ulundi
Elevation
1,720 ft
Position
-28.3206, 31.4165
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
No fuel available
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 2
Runways · FAUL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,381 ft (1,640 m) | 75 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FAUL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ulundi/Prince M Buthelezi (FAUL / ULD) in Ulundi, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FAUL 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 FAUL
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at FAUL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FAUL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at FAUL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FAUL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FAUL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FAUL: 28° 19′ 14″ S 31° 24′ 59″ E; elevation 1720 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Ulundi
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Ulundi. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FAUL.
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Cargo Operations at FAUL
Support for freighter operations into FAUL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FAUL sits in the network
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Operating into FAUL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Ulundi/Prince M Buthelezi — one desk for the whole trip.