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FASS

Sishen Airport · Sishen

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,848 ft / 1,173 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 123.50 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 5,709 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sishen Airport (FASS), located in Sishen, 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 3,848 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
Sishen Airport
ICAO / IATA
FASS / SIS
Municipality
Sishen
Country
Region
ZA-NC — Northern Cape
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
3,848 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,709 ft / 1,740 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 153° / 333°
RWY 17 (153°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (333°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF CTAF
123.50 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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FAVB
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FAUP
Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
190 km / 103 nm
FAKM
Kimberley Airport
215 km / 116 nm

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