Morningside Farm Airport (FAMS)
Medium airport · Silveroaks, North-West, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Morningside Farm Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAMS |
| Elevation | 4,251 ft (1296 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°42'16" E 26°54'32" -25.70450, 26.90900 |
| Location | Silveroaks, North-West, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,046 ft (1538 m) | 33 ft | ASP | No |
Morningside Farm Airport at a glance
Morningside Farm Airport is a medium airport in Silveroaks, North-West, South Africa. The field elevation of 4,251 ft (1296 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAMS 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, 03/21, offers 5,046 ft (1538 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAMS 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 Morningside Farm Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rustenburg Airport | FARG | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Pilanesberg International Airport | FAPN | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Lanseria International Airport | FALA | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Potchefstroom Airport | FAPS | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Swartkop Air Force Base | FASK | 126 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Morningside Farm Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,251 ft field elevation of Morningside Farm 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 Morningside Farm Airport
What is the ICAO code of Morningside Farm Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Morningside Farm Airport is FAMS, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Morningside Farm Airport above sea level?
Morningside Farm Airport sits at an elevation of 4,251 feet (1296 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Morningside Farm Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.7045, 26.9090 — in Silveroaks, North-West, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rustenburg Airport, about 37 km away.
Does FAMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAMS 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 Morningside Farm Airport?
Morningside Farm Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,046 ft (1538 m) with a ASP surface.