K. D. Matanzima Airport

FAUT / UTT

Mthatha, ZA

Last Updated
Nov 4, 15:13 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:13Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
12kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI FAUT 041513Z 18012KT 9999 BKN012 OVC020 17/14 Q1022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,400ft
BKN 1,200ft AGL
OVC 2,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,600ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,400ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD FAUT 041525Z 0410/0418 14005KT 9999 SCT040TCU TX35/0412Z TN15/0418Z BECMG 0412/0414 14012KT 9999 SCT040CB TEMPO 0413/0415 +TSRA SCT040CB TEMPO 0415/0417 BKN012 BECMG 0416/0418 9999 BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:03Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 140° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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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: 27
4,921 ft 98 ft GRE 69°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 12.0kt
90° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
6,562 ft 75 ft ASP 113°
↑ 9.2kt ↔ 7.7kt
40° 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.