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FAKS

Kroonstad Airport · Kroonstad

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,700 ft / 1,433 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 122.40 MHz (RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kroonstad Airport (FAKS), located in Kroonstad, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,700 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
Kroonstad Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAKS / —
Municipality
Kroonstad
Country
Region
ZA-FS — Free State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
4,700 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,824 ft / 1,775 m
Runway Width: 46 ft / 14 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 54° / 234°
RWY 07 (54°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (234°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 12 / 30
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,937 ft / 1,200 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 104° / 284°
RWY 12 (104°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (284°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 03 / 21
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,953 ft / 900 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 8° / 188°
RWY 03 (8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (188°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

RDO RDO
122.40 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FAKD
P C Pelser Airport
106 km / 57 nm
FAPS
Potchefstroom Airport
112 km / 61 nm
FAVV
Vereeniging Airport
137 km / 74 nm
FAFB
Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport
142 km / 77 nm
FAGM
Rand Airport
178 km / 96 nm

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