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FAMM

Mmabatho International Airport · Mafeking

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,181 ft / 1,274 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 15,157 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Mmabatho International Airport (FAMM), located in Mafeking, 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 4,181 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
Mmabatho International Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAMM / MBD
Municipality
Mafeking
Country
Region
ZA-NW — North-West
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
4,181 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 15,157 ft / 4,620 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 23° / 203°
RWY 04 (23°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (203°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.30 MHz
TWR TWR
119.30 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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