Johan Pienaar Airport (KMH): Codes, Runways & Location
Johan Pienaar Airport (IATA: KMH · ICAO: FAKU) is a medium-sized airport serving Kuruman, South Africa. It lies at 27.4566° S, 23.4119° E, 4382 ft (1336 m) above sea level.
Overview of Johan Pienaar Airport
Johan Pienaar Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kuruman in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code KMH and the ICAO code FAKU. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Johan Pienaar Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1700 m (5578 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 4382 ft (1336 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sishen Airport (SIS) about 46 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 ≈ 1,700 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Johan Pienaar Airport
Where is Johan Pienaar Airport located?
Johan Pienaar Airport is located in Kuruman, South Africa. Its coordinates are 27.4566° S, 23.4119° E.
What is the airport code for Johan Pienaar Airport?
Johan Pienaar Airport has an IATA code of KMH and an ICAO code of FAKU.
How long is the runway at Johan Pienaar Airport?
Johan Pienaar Airport's longest runway is about 1700 m (5578 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Johan Pienaar Airport have?
Johan Pienaar Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Johan Pienaar Airport a major airport?
Johan Pienaar Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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