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FAWM
Welkom Airport · Welkom
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,421 ft / 1,348 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 118.00 MHz (RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
07/25 · 6,578 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Welkom Airport (FAWM), located in Welkom, 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 4,421 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
Welkom Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAWM / WEL
Municipality
Welkom
Country
Region
ZA-FS — Free State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
4,421 ft
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Runway 07 / 25
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,578 ft / 2,005 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 50° / 230°
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 50° / 230°
RWY 07 (50°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (230°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RDO RDO
118.00 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026