K. D. Matanzima Airport

FAUT / UTT

Mthatha, ZA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 16:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
11kt
130°
9 km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,006
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAUT 171600Z 13011KT 9000 FEW010 BKN025 20/20 Q1006 RETS

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,400ft
FEW 1,000ft AGL
BKN 2,500ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,400ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,900ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
926 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,400 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,613 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,789 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FAUT 170900Z 1710/1718 12010KT 9999 FEW015 BKN020 TX28/1712Z TN17/1718Z PROB40 TEMPO 1713/1718 4500 TSRA BKN010 SCT050CB BECMG 1715/1717 VRB03KT BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:15Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUT
09 ✈️
27
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
4,921 ft 98 ft GRE 69°
↑ 8.4kt ↔ 7.1kt
40° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
6,562 ft 75 ft ASP 113°
↑ 10.8kt ↔ 1.9kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

K. D. Matanzima Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAUT
IATA Code: UTT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,400 ft MSL

Location

City: Mthatha
Country: ZA
Latitude: -31.546363°
Longitude: 28.673355°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About K. D. Matanzima Airport

K. D. Matanzima Airport (FAUT/UTT) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Mthatha, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,400 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (09/27, 14/32) with GRE and ASP surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.