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Kimberley Airport
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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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FAKM
- Name: Kimberley Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- 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: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 02/20
- Designation: 02/20
- Dimensions: 3000x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 2439x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- 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
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- 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.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport. No international CIQ. Historic diamond mining city.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- 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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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Does FAKM require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Kimberley Airport (South Africa).