FAUP · UTN

Upington Airport

Upington, Northern CapeElevation 2,782 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail

01/19
Dimensions
7,998 x 148 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Lighting
Lighted
08/26
Dimensions
2,736 x 98 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Lighting
Lighted
17/35
Dimensions
16,076 x 197 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Upington Airport is in Upington, Northern Cape. Field elevation 2,782 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFAUP / UTN
RegionNorthern Cape
CountrySouth Africa
Coordinates-28.4002, 21.2636
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

121.3
APP
APP
122.65
APRON OFFICE
MISC
121.3
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FAUP have a METAR?
Yes. FAUP is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does FAUP have a TAF?
When FAUP issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at FAUP?
FAUP sits at 2,782 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FAUP?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.