Mmabatho International Airport (MBD): Codes, Runways & Location
Mmabatho International Airport (IATA: MBD · ICAO: FAMM) is a medium-sized airport serving Mafeking, South Africa. It lies at 25.7984° S, 25.5480° E, 4181 ft (1274 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mmabatho International Airport
Mmabatho International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Mafeking in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code MBD and the ICAO code FAMM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Mmabatho International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 4620 m (15157 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 4181 ft (1274 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Morningside Farm Airport about 137 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 ≈ 4,620 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mmabatho International Airport
Where is Mmabatho International Airport located?
Mmabatho International Airport is located in Mafeking, South Africa. Its coordinates are 25.7984° S, 25.5480° E.
What is the airport code for Mmabatho International Airport?
Mmabatho International Airport has an IATA code of MBD and an ICAO code of FAMM.
How long is the runway at Mmabatho International Airport?
Mmabatho International Airport's longest runway is about 4620 m (15157 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Mmabatho International Airport have?
Mmabatho International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mmabatho International Airport a major airport?
Mmabatho International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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