KIM Airport Code: Kimberley (FAKM)

What airport is KIM?

KIM is the IATA airport code for Kimberley Airport, in Kimberley, South Africa. The same airport has the ICAO code FAKM.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2117 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code FAKM begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.

Kimberley Airport (KIM) at a glance
IATA airport code	KIM
ICAO airport code	FAKM
Airport	Kimberley Airport
City	Kimberley
Country	South Africa
Runways	2

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Where is KIM airport located?

Kimberley Airport (KIM) is in Kimberley, South Africa, at coordinates -28.8054, 24.76487.

It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 28.81° S, 24.76° E. At 3950 ft (1204 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at KIM

It has 2 runways. The longest is 9,843 ft (3.00 km), designated 02/20.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Kimberley Airport?

The IATA code for Kimberley Airport in Kimberley is KIM. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Kimberley?

The 3-letter IATA code for Kimberley Airport in Kimberley is KIM.

What is the ICAO code for Kimberley Airport?

The ICAO code for Kimberley Airport is FAKM. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code KIM.

What is the difference between KIM and FAKM?

KIM is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FAKM is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Kimberley Airport.

Nearby and related airports

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