Upington Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Upington, South Africa. Its IATA code is UTN and its ICAO code is FAUP. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,782 ft (848 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 17/35, 16,076 ft (4,900 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- UTN
- ICAO code
- FAUP
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,782 ft (848 m)
- Coordinates
- -28.4003, 21.2636
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,998 ft · 2,438 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 08/26 | 2,736 ft · 834 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 17/35 | 16,076 ft · 4,900 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Upington Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SIS Sishen Airport | Sishen, South Africa | 190 km · 118 mi |
| KIM Kimberley Airport | Kimberley, South Africa | 345 km · 214 mi |
| OMD Oranjemund Airport | Oranjemund, Namibia | 471 km · 293 mi |
| BFN Bram Fischer International Airport | Bloemfontein, South Africa | 497 km · 309 mi |
| MBD George Dick Montshioa Airport | Mafeking, South Africa | 513 km · 319 mi |
| MSU Moshoeshoe I International Airport | Maseru(Mazenod), Lesotho | 623 km · 387 mi |
| LUD Luderitz Airport | Luderitz, Namibia | 623 km · 387 mi |
| GBE Sir Seretse Khama International Airport | Gaborone, Botswana | 630 km · 391 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from UTN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 734 | 456 | 397 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,709 | 4,169 | 3,622 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,992 | 4,345 | 3,775 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,786 | 4,838 | 4,204 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,682 | 5,395 | 4,688 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,806 | 5,472 | 4,755 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,811 | 5,475 | 4,757 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,132 | 5,675 | 4,931 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,369 | 5,822 | 5,059 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,307 | 7,026 | 6,106 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,412 | 7,712 | 6,702 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 12,414 | 7,714 | 6,703 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,064 | 8,118 | 7,054 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,928 | 8,654 | 7,520 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 14,254 | 8,857 | 7,697 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 16,154 | 10,038 | 8,722 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 121.300 |
| MISC | APRON OFFICE | 122.650 |
| TWR | TWR | 121.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Upington Airport?
The IATA code of Upington Airport is UTN and its ICAO code is FAUP.
Where is Upington Airport located?
Upington Airport is in Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa, at -28.4003, 21.2636.
What time zone is Upington Airport in?
Upington Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Upington Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17/35, 16,076 ft (4,900 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Upington Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sishen Airport (SIS), about 190 km (118 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.