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Kimberley Airport

IATA KIMICAO FAKM🇿🇦 Kimberley
Coordinates
28.8054°S, 24.7649°E
Elevation
3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
ZA-NC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
23.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:48
Sunrise
07:14
Sunset
17:41
Civil dusk
18:07

About 10h 27m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Kimberley Airport

Kimberley Airport

Kimberley Airport (IATA: KIM, ICAO: FAKM) is an airport located in the Northern Cape province that serves Kimberley, the capital city of the province and its surrounding areas. It was established in 1912. The airport is approximately 6.5 kilometers (12 minutes) away from the centre of Kimberley. Annually, the airport handles around 170,000 passengers and 7400 flights. Airlines Airlink and CemAir provides regular domestic flights in South Africa between Cape Town International Airport and Johannesburg–O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 209,843 ft / 3,000 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
10 / 288,002 ft / 2,439 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPBLOEMFONTEIN APP119.400 MHz
GTEAPRON122.650 MHz
TWRTWR118.600 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Car RentalPublic TransportInformation DeskLounges

Kimberley Airport handles approximately 15,500 air-traffic movements a year.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(13)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY W64 UPPERClass AAirwayFL145FL195
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY W95Class AAirwayFL145FL245
TMA FAKM CClass CControlledFL085FL145
TMA FAKM AClass CControlled5500 ft MSLFL145
CTR FAKMClass CCTRGND5500 ft MSL
TMA FAKM GClass CControlledFL085FL145
CTA FABLClass CCTAFL145FL195
TMA FAKM BClass CControlledFL085FL145
JOHANNESBURG WESTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL195
JOHANNESBURG CENTRALClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL195
CENTRAL SUMMER GLIDINGSpecial useGliding sectorGNDFL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Telkom Tower771 ft3,980 ft
Obstacle4,229 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kimberley Airport.

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🇿🇦 More airports in South Africa📘 Flying in South Africa: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kimberley Airport?

The ICAO code for Kimberley Airport is FAKM, and its IATA code is KIM.

Where is Kimberley Airport located?

Kimberley Airport is large airport located in Kimberley, South Africa, at an elevation of 3,950 ft (1,204 m).

How many runways does Kimberley Airport have?

Kimberley Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 9,843 ft / 3,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Kimberley Airport?

Airlines historically serving Kimberley Airport include South African Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Kimberley Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Kimberley Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Kimberley Airport in?

Kimberley Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kimberley Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kimberley Airport is approximately 23.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kimberley Airport?

The nearest airport to Kimberley Airport is John Weston Airport (ZA-0045), about 6.7 nm to the nw, followed by Modderrivier Airport and Jacobsdal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Kimberley Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.