Kimberley Airport

FAKM / KIM

Kimberley, ZA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
5kt
190°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,022
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FAKM 141000Z 19005KT CAVOK 26/M03 Q1022 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
890 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,950 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,690 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,958 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FAKM 140900Z 1410/1418 VRB03KT CAVOK TX27/1412Z TN18/1418Z BECMG 1411/1413 23008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >10km
11:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 230° 8kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AKM
02
20 ✈️
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
9,843 ft 150 ft ASP 359°
↓ 4.9kt ↔ 1.0kt
169° angle
10/28 8,002 ft 148 ft ASP 80°
↓ 1.7kt ↔ 4.7kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kimberley Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAKM
IATA Code: KIM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,950 ft MSL

Location

City: Kimberley
Country: ZA
Latitude: -28.802799°
Longitude: 24.765200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 8,002 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Kimberley Airport

Kimberley Airport (FAKM/KIM) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Kimberley, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 3,950 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (02/20, 10/28) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.