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FAKM

Kimberley Airport · Kimberley

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,950 ft / 1,204 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.60 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kimberley Airport (FAKM), located in Kimberley, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 3,950 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Kimberley Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAKM / KIM
Municipality
Kimberley
Country
Region
ZA-NC — Northern Cape
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
3,950 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,843 ft / 3,000 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 359° / 179°
RWY 02 (359°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (179°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,002 ft / 2,439 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 80° / 260°
RWY 10 (80°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (260°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP BLOEMFONTEIN APP
119.40 MHz
GTE APRON
122.65 MHz
TWR TWR
118.60 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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FAVB
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FASS
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026