Sishen Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 11h 28m 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 Sishen Airport
Sishen Airport is a medium airport in Sishen, South Africa (ICAO FASS, IATA SIS). It sits at an elevation of 3,848 ft (1,173 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 5,709 ft / 1,740 m. It has scheduled commercial service and observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Lohathla Military Airport (FALH), about 23.9 nm to the sse.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Sishen Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: FALM.
Live weather
FALMNOTAMs
FALMReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 / 35 | 5,709 ft / 1,740 m | 75 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (1)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 123.500 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airspace in this area(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| JOHANNESBURG WEST | Class G | FIR | 1500 ft GND | FL195 |
| CENTRAL SUMMER GLIDING | Special use | Gliding sector | GND | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: ESE (from about 112.5°), on 37% of observations, averaging 11 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60% | 5,471 ft | |
| Feb | 39% | 5,375 ft | |
| Mar | 47% | 5,360 ft | |
| Apr | 38% | 5,115 ft | |
| May | 73% | 5,016 ft | |
| Jun | 57% | 4,355 ft | |
| Jul | 65% | 4,163 ft | |
| Aug | 58% | 4,922 ft | |
| Sep | 78% | 5,301 ft | |
| Oct | 55% | 5,234 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~4,163–5,471 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sishen Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Sishen Airport?
The ICAO code for Sishen Airport is FASS, and its IATA code is SIS.
Where is Sishen Airport located?
Sishen Airport is medium airport located in Sishen, South Africa, at an elevation of 3,848 ft (1,173 m).
How many runways does Sishen Airport have?
Sishen Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,709 ft / 1,740 m.
What time zone is Sishen Airport in?
Sishen Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Sishen Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Sishen Airport is approximately 21° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Sishen Airport?
The nearest airport to Sishen Airport is Lohathla Military Airport (FALH), about 23.9 nm to the sse, followed by Jack Duvenhage Airport and Johan Pienaar Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Sishen Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.