K. D. Matanzima Airport

IATA UTTICAO FAUTMedium airport

K. D. Matanzima Airport is a medium airport near Mthatha in Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is listed as IATA UTT and ICAO FAUT. The airport is located at -31.5464° / 28.6734° at an elevation of 732 m (2,400 ft). There are 2 runways, the longest measuring 2,600 m. The nearest airport is Ugie Airport, 57 km (35 mi) away. The airport is served by scheduled flights.

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Map detail of K. D. Matanzima Airport with runways — Close-up with runways

World map showing the position of K. D. Matanzima Airport — Overview map

Data

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IATA code	`UTT`
ICAO code	`FAUT`
Identifier	`FAUT`
Type	Medium airport
City	Mthatha
Region	Eastern Cape
Country	South Africa
Coordinates	-31.54636, 28.67336
Coordinates (deg/min/sec)	31° 32′ 46.91″ S 28° 40′ 24.08″ E
Elevation	732 m (2,400 ft)
Scheduled service	yes

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Noise-cancelling headphones
Shut out cabin noise and terminal announcements – the classic for frequent flyers.
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Travel guide South Africa
Background on the country and its people around South Africa – for after you land.
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Spotting binoculars
Identify registrations and types from the fence – bright and handy.
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Carry-on trolley
Hard-shell case in standard cabin size – fits the overhead bins of most scheduled flights.
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Sunscreen SPF 50
High UV exposure at the destination – sun protection belongs in your cabin bag.
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Polarised sunglasses
Strong glare from sun, sand or snow – polarised lenses help.
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