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Medium airport

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport

IATA ULDICAO FAUL🇿🇦 Ulundi
Coordinates
28.3206°S, 31.4165°E
Elevation
1,720 ft (524 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ZA-NL
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
25.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:21
Sunrise
06:46
Sunset
17:15
Civil dusk
17:41

About 10h 29m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport

Ulundi Airport (IATA: ULD, ICAO: FAUL) is an airport serving the towns of Ulundi, Nongoma and Melmoth in the Zululand Municipal District of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Its official name is the Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport. The airport is situated 1 km south-west of the entrance to the Ulundi Central Business District at the intersection of the R66 and the P700. The Ulundi airport is in close proximity to the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, and the EMakhosini Ophathe Heritage Park.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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FAUL

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 235,381 ft / 1,640 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
02 / 20▸ displaced3,395 ft / 1,035 m59 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF124.800 MHz

Navaids(4)

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA DURBAN AClass CControlledFL145FL200

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport?

The ICAO code for Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport is FAUL, and its IATA code is ULD.

Where is Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport located?

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport is medium airport located in Ulundi, South Africa, at an elevation of 1,720 ft (524 m).

How many runways does Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport have?

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,381 ft / 1,640 m.

What time zone is Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport in?

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport is approximately 25.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport?

The nearest airport to Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport is Nongoma Airport (FANA), about 27.5 nm to the nne, followed by Eshowe Airport and Empangeni Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.