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FAKU
Johan Pienaar Airport · Kuruman
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,382 ft / 1,336 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
02/20 · 5,578 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Johan Pienaar Airport (FAKU), located in Kuruman, 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 4,382 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
Johan Pienaar Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAKU / KMH
Municipality
Kuruman
Country
Region
ZA-NC — Northern Cape
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
4,382 ft
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Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,578 ft / 1,700 m
Runway Width: 49 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 4° / 184°
Runway Width: 49 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 4° / 184°
RWY 02 (4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (184°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026