SIS Airport Code, Sishen Airport
SIS is the IATA airport code for Sishen Airport, a regional airport serving Sishen, South Africa. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, FASS.
What airport is SIS?
SIS is the IATA airport code for Sishen Airport, in Sishen, South Africa. The same airport has the ICAO code FASS.
Its ICAO code FASS begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
| IATA airport code | SIS |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | FASS |
| Airport | Sishen Airport |
| City | Sishen |
| Country | South Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is SIS airport located?
Sishen Airport (SIS) is in Sishen, South Africa, at coordinates -27.6486, 22.9993.
It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 27.65° S, 23.00° E. At 3848 ft (1173 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at SIS
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 5,709 ft (1.74 km), designated 17/35.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Sishen Airport?
The IATA code for Sishen Airport in Sishen is SIS. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Sishen?
The 3-letter IATA code for Sishen Airport in Sishen is SIS.
What is the ICAO code for Sishen Airport?
The ICAO code for Sishen Airport is FASS. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code SIS.
What is the difference between SIS and FASS?
SIS is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FASS is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Sishen Airport.
Nearby and related airports
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