Johan Pienaar Airport (FAKU)
Medium airport · Kuruman, Northern Cape, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Johan Pienaar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAKU |
| IATA | KMH |
| Elevation | 4,382 ft (1336 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 27°27'24" E 23°24'43" -27.45660, 23.41195 |
| Location | Kuruman, Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,578 ft (1700 m) | 49 ft | ASP | Yes |
Johan Pienaar Airport at a glance
Johan Pienaar Airport is a medium airport in Kuruman, Northern Cape, South Africa, known to airline systems as KMH. The field elevation of 4,382 ft (1336 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAKU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 5,578 ft (1700 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 FAKU 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 Johan Pienaar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sishen Airport | FASS | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport | FALC | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Vryburg Airport | FAVB | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Kimberley Airport | FAKM | 200 km (108 NM) |
| Upington Airport | FAUP | 236 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Johan Pienaar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,382 ft field elevation of Johan Pienaar 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 Johan Pienaar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Johan Pienaar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Johan Pienaar Airport is FAKU, and its IATA code is KMH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Johan Pienaar Airport above sea level?
Johan Pienaar Airport sits at an elevation of 4,382 feet (1336 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Johan Pienaar Airport located?
The airport lies at -27.4566, 23.4119 — in Kuruman, Northern Cape, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sishen Airport, about 46 km away.
Does FAKU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAKU 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 Johan Pienaar Airport?
Johan Pienaar Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 5,578 ft (1700 m) with a ASP surface.