K. D. Matanzima Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-19Mthatha Airport serves the Eastern Cape city of Mthatha, formerly Umtata, and the surrounding Wild Coast region. It was known as K. D. Matanzima Airport, after Kaiser Matanzima, a former president of the Transkei. The airport sits at an elevation of about 740 metres, and its ICAO code is FAUT.
Services at K. D. Matanzima Airport
2 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 2optionsCar RentalsAvis, First Car RentalView car rentals guide
- 2optionsHotelsGarden Court Mthatha, Hotel Savoy & Conference CentreView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Services4listed across 2 of 6 types
- Local timeJohannesburg time
- IATAUTTICAO FAUT
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- PADomesticPassenger TerminalAirlink
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- MthathaSoutheast of the airport13 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for K. D. Matanzima Airport?
K. D. Matanzima Airport uses the following codes: IATA: UTT, ICAO: FAUT. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is K. D. Matanzima Airport located?
K. D. Matanzima Airport is located in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The airport coordinates are -31.5464°, 28.6734°.
What services are available at K. D. Matanzima Airport?
K. D. Matanzima Airport offers: 2 car rental companies, 2 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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