Malamala Airport (AAM): Codes, Runways & Location
Malamala Airport (IATA: AAM · ICAO: FAMD) is a medium-sized airport serving Malamala, South Africa. It lies at 24.8169° S, 31.5441° E, 1124 ft (343 m) above sea level.
Overview of Malamala Airport
Malamala Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Malamala in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code AAM and the ICAO code FAMD. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Malamala Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1263 m (4145 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. The field elevation is 1124 ft (343 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport (ASS) about 9 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 ≈ 1,263 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Malamala Airport
Where is Malamala Airport located?
Malamala Airport is located in Malamala, South Africa. Its coordinates are 24.8169° S, 31.5441° E.
What is the airport code for Malamala Airport?
Malamala Airport has an IATA code of AAM and an ICAO code of FAMD.
How long is the runway at Malamala Airport?
Malamala Airport's longest runway is about 1263 m (4145 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Malamala Airport have?
Malamala Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Malamala Airport a major airport?
Malamala Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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