Kimberley Airport (KIM): Codes, Runways & Location
Kimberley Airport (IATA: KIM · ICAO: FAKM) is a large airport serving Kimberley, South Africa. It lies at 28.8054° S, 24.7649° E, 3950 ft (1204 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kimberley Airport
Kimberley Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kimberley in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code KIM and the ICAO code FAKM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kimberley Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 3950 ft (1204 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) about 139 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Kimberley Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kimberley Airport
Where is Kimberley Airport located?
Kimberley Airport is located in Kimberley, South Africa. Its coordinates are 28.8054° S, 24.7649° E.
What is the airport code for Kimberley Airport?
Kimberley Airport has an IATA code of KIM and an ICAO code of FAKM.
How long is the runway at Kimberley Airport?
Kimberley Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kimberley Airport have?
Kimberley Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kimberley Airport a major airport?
Kimberley Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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