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FAMM

MBD

Mmabatho International Airport · Mafeking

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

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)

Runway Summary

04/2215,157 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Details Runways Frequencies Navaids Nearby

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Briefing for Mmabatho International Airport (FAMM), South Africa. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 4,181 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name

Mmabatho International Airport

ICAO / IATA

FAMM / MBD

Municipality

Mafeking

Country

Region

ZA-NW

GPS Coordinates

-25.798401, 25.548000

Transition Altitude

11,000 ft

Official Website

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Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22

LIGHTED

Crosswind 04 Crosswind 22 TOD VDP

Length: 15,157 ft / 4,620 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 23° / 203°

RWY 04

No ILS

RWY 22

No ILS

Nearby Navaids

VOR, NDB, DME stations in the vicinity.

MH · NDB (Mafikeng)305 kHz

0 ft · Associated: FAMM
-25.741400, 25.575001

MMV · VOR-DME (Mafikeng)112,900 kHz

4,128 ft · Associated: FAMM
-25.825899, 25.535101

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

APP APP

119.30 MHz

TWR TWR

119.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

Morningside Farm Airport

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

Vryburg Airport

Jwaneng Airport

P C Pelser Airport

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified