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FAHR
Harrismith Airport · Harrismith
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,585 ft / 1,702 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
OPS 123.40 MHz (GLIDER OPS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 3,937 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Harrismith Airport (FAHR), located in Harrismith, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 5,585 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Harrismith Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAHR / HRS
Municipality
Harrismith
Country
Region
ZA-FS — Free State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
5,585 ft
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Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,937 ft / 1,200 m
Runway Width: 49 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135° / 315°
Runway Width: 49 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135° / 315°
RWY 15 (135°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (315°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/G A/G VOICE RDO
125.40 MHz
OPS GLIDER OPS
123.40 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026