Sishen Airport (FASS)
Medium airport · Sishen, Northern Cape, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Sishen Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FASS |
| IATA | SIS |
| Elevation | 3,848 ft (1173 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 27°38'55" E 22°59'57" -27.64860, 22.99930 |
| Location | Sishen, Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,709 ft (1740 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sishen Airport at a glance
Sishen Airport is a medium airport in Sishen, Northern Cape, South Africa, known to airline systems as SIS. The field elevation of 3,848 ft (1173 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FASS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 5,709 ft (1740 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FASS 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 Sishen Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Johan Pienaar Airport | FAKU | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport | FALC | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Vryburg Airport | FAVB | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Upington Airport | FAUP | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Kimberley Airport | FAKM | 216 km (117 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sishen Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,848 ft field elevation of Sishen 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 Sishen Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sishen Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sishen Airport is FASS, and its IATA code is SIS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sishen Airport above sea level?
Sishen Airport sits at an elevation of 3,848 feet (1173 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sishen Airport located?
The airport lies at -27.6486, 22.9993 — in Sishen, Northern Cape, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Johan Pienaar Airport, about 46 km away.
Does FASS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FASS 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 Sishen Airport?
Sishen Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,709 ft (1740 m) with a ASP surface.