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).

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

Kimberley Airport (FAKM/KIM) serves Kimberley, South Africa. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (02/20, 10/28). Field elevation is 3950 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 7/10

Observed Activity · Jul 20

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 12:00Z

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-25

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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: No
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: No
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
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic airport. No international CIQ. Historic diamond mining city.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: 00:00
Curfew End: 00:00
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Semi-arid climate. High temperatures in summer. Density altitude considerations (3,950 ft).

Airport Services

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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:

Private flights require advance notification. Customs at designated international airports.

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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).
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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