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Kimberley Airport (FAKM/KIM) — Kimberley, South Africa

At a glance

Operating hours
06:00–14:30 UTC
Fuel
Jet A-1, JET A1, AVGAS 100, AVGAS 100LL
Tower
118.6
Runways
02/20, 10/28
Elevation
3,950 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 7/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 09:00Z
2026-10-152026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: FAKM
  • Name: Kimberley Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -28.802799
  • Longitude: 24.7652
  • Elevation: 3950 ft
  • Country: South Africa
  • Municipality: Kimberley
  • IATA Code: KIM
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Distance from City: 5.6 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 02/20

  • Designation: 02/20
  • Dimensions: 3000x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: PCR 284912
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: VOR/DME
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VOR
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 10/28

  • Designation: 10/28
  • Dimensions: 2439x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: PCR 284818
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: VOR/DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.600 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 119.400 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 06:00 – 14:30
Tuesday 06:00 – 14:30
Wednesday 06:00 – 14:30
Thursday 06:00 – 14:30
Friday 06:00 – 14:30
Saturday 05:30 – 14:00
Sunday 08:00 – 16:30
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: MON-FRI 0600-1430, SAT 0530-1400, SUN 0800-1630

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: +27538511021
  • Admin Tel: +27538307103
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: +27538511012
  • Website: https://www.airports.co.za
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx ZAR 55/ton
  • Parking Fee: ZAR 25/ton per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: ZAR
  • Remarks: Kimberley Airport. Northern Cape capital. ACSA operated. Diamond city.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available during operating hours. Confirm for large uplifts.
  • Fuel Type: JET A1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: AVGAS 100
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Domestic airport. No international CIQ. Historic diamond mining city.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: Not recorded
  • Curfew End: Not recorded
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. Semi-arid climate. High temperatures in summer. Density altitude considerations (3,950 ft).

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South Africa Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: Conditional
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days notification
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days / 72 hours (official); 5 business days recommended
Private / GA Operations:

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NOTAMs

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Nearby Airports

FAUC Ulco Airport 39 NM FAKV Koffyfontein Min Airport 40 NM FAMF Malabar Airport 50 NM FADC Douglas Cape Airport 53 NM FACK Christiana Airport 60 NM FAJF Jagersfontain Airport 67 NM FATP New Tempe Airport 75 NM FALC Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport 75 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of FAKM?
Kimberley Airport operates from 06:00 to 14:30.
What is the tower frequency at FAKM?
The tower frequency at Kimberley Airport is 118.6 MHz.
What fuel is available at FAKM?
Kimberley Airport offers Jet A-1, JET A1, AVGAS 100, AVGAS 100LL.
Does FAKM require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Kimberley Airport (South Africa). Permit details for South Africa
Where is FAKM located?
Kimberley Airport (FAKM) is located in Kimberley, South Africa.
What is the IATA code for FAKM?
The IATA code for Kimberley Airport is KIM.
How long is the runway at FAKM?
The main runway at Kimberley Airport (02/20) measures 3000x45m.
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