Flight Support · South Africa

K. D. Matanzima Airport

FAUT · UTT
Mthatha, South Africa
31°32'46.9"S 28°40'24.1"E
ICAO FAUT · IATA UTT

LFS's 24/7 ops desk can coordinate flight support requests for K. D. Matanzima Airport (FAUT · UTT) in Mthatha, South Africa. From flight planning and CAA permits to contract fuel, ground handling, crew hotac and concierge, every service is delivered through a single point of contact and consolidated on a single invoice.

Airport specifications
Longest runway
8,530 ft
2,600 m
Runways
2
active runways
Field elevation
—
Coordinates
-31.5464, 28.6734
31°32'46.9"S 28°40'24.1"E
Operating hours
Contact OPS
Customs hours
Not AOE
Curfew
None on file
LFS coverage
Partner network
Airport facts · FAUT
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K. D. Matanzima Airport is identified by ICAO location indicator FAUT and IATA code UTT.

It serves the municipality of Mthatha, South Africa.

The aerodrome reference point is -31.5464°, 28.6734°.

Our dataset lists 2 runways, the longest 8,530 ft (2,600 m).

The nearest larger airport is Port St Johns Airport (JOH), about 44 NM away.

About Mthatha

Operational context

K. D. Matanzima Airport (FAUT · UTT) serves Mthatha, South Africa. Its longest runway measures 8,530 ft (2,600 m) — indicative planning data only; runway strength, surface, equipment and access must be confirmed with the airport.

For crew, LFS coordinates ground transport, vetted hotac and visa support in Mthatha. For passengers, VIP terminal access, concierge and security screening can be arranged on short notice. All services are delivered through a single LFS account manager and consolidated on a single invoice.

Services at FAUT
Flight Dispatch
  • ▸OFP & route optimization
  • ▸Weather & NOTAM brief
  • ▸ETOPS / EDTO planning
  • ▸Fuel & payload calculations
Permits & Slots
  • ▸Overflight clearances
  • ▸Landing permits
  • ▸Slot coordination
  • ▸Diplomatic & charter approvals
Contract Fuel
  • ▸Negotiated into-plane pricing
  • ▸Single consolidated invoice
  • ▸Fuel quality assurance
  • ▸24/7 release coordination
Ground Handling
  • ▸Marshalling, GPU, stairs
  • ▸Lavatory & potable water
  • ▸Baggage & security
  • ▸VIP terminal access
Crew & PAX
  • ▸Hotac & ground transport
  • ▸Visas & immigration support
  • ▸Catering coordination
  • ▸Concierge & meet-and-greet
24/7 OPS
  • ▸Live trip dashboard
  • ▸Document delivery
  • ▸eAPIS / GENDEC filing
  • ▸On-the-ground supervision
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