Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (FALC)
Medium airport · Lime Acres, Northern Cape, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FALC |
| IATA | LMR |
| Elevation | 4,900 ft (1494 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°21'36" E 23°26'21" -28.36010, 23.43910 |
| Location | Lime Acres, Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,249 ft (1600 m) | 49 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport at a glance
Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport is a medium airport in Lime Acres, Northern Cape, South Africa, known to airline systems as LMR. The field elevation of 4,900 ft (1494 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FALC 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, 15/33, offers 5,249 ft (1600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FALC 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 Lime Acres Finsch Mine 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 | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Johan Pienaar Airport | FAKU | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Kimberley Airport | FAKM | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Vryburg Airport | FAVB | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Upington Airport | FAUP | 213 km (115 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,900 ft field elevation of Lime Acres Finsch Mine 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 Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport is FALC, and its IATA code is LMR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport above sea level?
Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport sits at an elevation of 4,900 feet (1494 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.3601, 23.4391 — in Lime Acres, Northern Cape, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sishen Airport, about 90 km away.
Does FALC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FALC 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 Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport?
Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,249 ft (1600 m) with a ASP surface.