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Regional Airport · South Africa

FAUTUTT

K. D. Matanzima Airport

Mthatha, South Africa

ICAO

FAUT

IATA

UTT

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

2,400 ft

Country

South Africa

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at FAUT

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at K. D. Matanzima Airport (FAUT / UTT) in Mthatha, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

FAUT 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 FAUT

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

K. D. Matanzima Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 5.

Fuel Planning for FAUT

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

Flight Planning & Dispatch to FAUT

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

Planning reference for FAUT: 31° 32′ 46″ S 28° 40′ 23″ E; elevation 2,400 ft; local time UTC+2.

Crew & Passenger Services in Mthatha

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

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

Cargo Operations at FAUT

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

Field Information

K. D. Matanzima Airport

Latitude
31° 32′ 46″ S
Longitude
28° 40′ 23″ E
ICAO code
FAUT
IATA code
UTT
Municipality
Mthatha
Timezone
UTC+2
Traffic
Medium
Fuel Type
No fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 5
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To UTT?

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

Submit flight inquiry for FAUT

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – FAUT

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for K. D. Matanzima Airport?

The ICAO code is FAUT and the IATA code is UTT.

Is Jet A1 available at FAUT?

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

What is the fire category at FAUT?

K. D. Matanzima Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 5.

What time zone does FAUT operate in?

K. D. Matanzima Airport operates on UTC+2.

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

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 FAUT.