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Regional Airport · South Africa

FAULULD

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport

Ulundi, South Africa

ICAO

FAUL

IATA

ULD

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

1,720 ft

Country

South Africa

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at FAUL

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (FAUL / ULD) in Ulundi, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

FAUL is listed in our network as a regional airport with medium traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

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.

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 2.

Fuel Planning for FAUL

No fuel supply is recorded at Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport. Our OCC confirms current availability directly with the airport and plans fuel uplift at an alternate station where required.

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′ 16″ S 31° 25′ 1″ E; elevation 1,720 ft; local time UTC+2.

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.

Cargo Operations at FAUL

Support for freighter operations into FAUL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport

Latitude
28° 19′ 16″ S
Longitude
31° 25′ 1″ E
ICAO code
FAUL
IATA code
ULD
Municipality
Ulundi
Timezone
UTC+2
Traffic
Medium
Fuel Type
No fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 2
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To ULD?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for FAUL.

Submit flight inquiry for FAUL

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – FAUL

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport?

The ICAO code is FAUL and the IATA code is ULD.

Is Jet A1 available at FAUL?

No fuel supply is recorded at Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport; our OCC confirms availability directly with the airport and plans uplift at an alternate station where required.

What is the fire category at FAUL?

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 2.

What time zone does FAUL operate in?

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport operates on UTC+2.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for FAUL?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for FAUL.