FAUP/UTN Upington Airport – Handling, Fuel & Permits

Flight Support Services at FAUP

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Upington Airport (FAUP / UTN) in Upington, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

FAUP 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 FAUP

Direct FBO and handler coordination at FAUP covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Upington Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 5.

Jet A1 Fuel at FAUP

Fuel on record at Upington Airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to FAUP

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for FAUP: 28° 23′ 60″ S 21° 15′ 50″ E; elevation 2,782 ft; local time UTC+2.

Crew & Passenger Services in Upington

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Upington.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FAUP.

Cargo Operations at FAUP

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

Frequently Asked Questions – FAUP

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Upington Airport?

The ICAO code is FAUP and the IATA code is UTN.

Is Jet A1 available at FAUP?

Yes. Fuel on record at Upington Airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at FAUP?

Upington Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 5.

What time zone does FAUP operate in?

Upington Airport operates on UTC+2.

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

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 FAUP.

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