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Medium airport

Johan Pienaar Airport

IATA KMHICAO FAKU🇿🇦 Kuruman
Coordinates
27.4566°S, 23.4119°E
Elevation
4,382 ft (1,336 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ZA-NC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
20.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:51
Sunrise
07:16
Sunset
17:49
Civil dusk
18:14

About 10h 33m 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 Johan Pienaar Airport

Johan Pienaar Airport (IATA: KMH, ICAO: FAKU) is an airport serving Kuruman, a town in Northern Cape province, South Africa.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 205,578 ft / 1,700 m49 ftAspLightedOpen

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY W95Class AAirwayFL145FL245
JOHANNESBURG WESTClass 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.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Johan Pienaar Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Johan Pienaar Airport?

The ICAO code for Johan Pienaar Airport is FAKU, and its IATA code is KMH.

Where is Johan Pienaar Airport located?

Johan Pienaar Airport is medium airport located in Kuruman, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,382 ft (1,336 m).

How many runways does Johan Pienaar Airport have?

Johan Pienaar Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,578 ft / 1,700 m.

What time zone is Johan Pienaar Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Johan Pienaar Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Johan Pienaar Airport is approximately 20.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Johan Pienaar Airport?

The nearest airport to Johan Pienaar Airport is Sishen Airport (SIS), about 24.8 nm to the wsw, followed by Black Rock Airport and Dippiesfield Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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