Kimberley Airport (FAKM)
Large airport · Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Kimberley Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAKM |
| IATA | KIM |
| Elevation | 3,950 ft (1204 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°48'19" E 24°45'54" -28.80540, 24.76487 |
| Location | Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 8,002 ft (2439 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kimberley Airport at a glance
Kimberley Airport is a large airport in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa, known to airline systems as KIM. The field elevation of 3,950 ft (1204 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAKM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAKM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kimberley Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport | FALC | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Bram Fischer International Airport | FABL | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Johan Pienaar Airport | FAKU | 200 km (108 NM) |
| Vryburg Airport | FAVB | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Sishen Airport | FASS | 216 km (117 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kimberley Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,950 ft field elevation of Kimberley Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 62 airports and airfields we list for South Africa — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kimberley Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kimberley Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kimberley Airport is FAKM, and its IATA code is KIM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kimberley Airport above sea level?
Kimberley Airport sits at an elevation of 3,950 feet (1204 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kimberley Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.8054, 24.7649 — in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport, about 139 km away.
Does FAKM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAKM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kimberley Airport?
Kimberley Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.