Harrismith Airport (HRS): Codes, Runways & Location
Harrismith Airport (IATA: HRS · ICAO: FAHR) is a medium-sized airport serving Harrismith, South Africa. It lies at 28.2351° S, 29.1062° E, 5585 ft (1702 m) above sea level.
Overview of Harrismith Airport
Harrismith Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Harrismith in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code HRS and the ICAO code FAHR. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Harrismith Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 5585 ft (1702 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ladysmith Airport (LAY) about 74 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,200 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrismith Airport
Where is Harrismith Airport located?
Harrismith Airport is located in Harrismith, South Africa. Its coordinates are 28.2351° S, 29.1062° E.
What is the airport code for Harrismith Airport?
Harrismith Airport has an IATA code of HRS and an ICAO code of FAHR.
How long is the runway at Harrismith Airport?
Harrismith Airport's longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Harrismith Airport have?
Harrismith Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Harrismith Airport a major airport?
Harrismith Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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