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Kimberley Airport

Kimberley, South Africa

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Kimberley Airport

Kimberley, South Africa
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Routes out
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FAKM
ICAO
3950 ft
Elevation
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Gateway to the Diamond City of South Africa.

Location
Kimberley, South Africa
Kimberley Airport (IATA: KIM, ICAO: FAKM) serves Kimberley, the capital of the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It provides essential air connectivity for the region, linking the city to major South African hubs such as Johannesburg and Cape Town. The airport is relatively small, handling domestic traffic primarily, and is operated under the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) framework at a regional level. Its passenger volumes reflect Kimberley's status as a mid-sized provincial city rather than a major commercial hub. Kimberley itself is historically famous as the center of the late 19th-century diamond rush, and the airport serves both business travelers and tourists visiting landmarks such as the Big Hole and the Kimberley Mine Museum.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling all domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Taxis and car hire services are the main ground transport options between the airport and central Kimberley, approximately 7 kilometres away.
Airlines here
Airlink is the primary carrier operating scheduled services at Kimberley Airport, connecting the city to Johannesburg.
Notable facts
  • Kimberley Airport serves the capital of South Africa's Northern Cape province.
  • The airport is classified as a regional facility and handles predominantly domestic routes.
  • Airlink operates the primary scheduled service connecting Kimberley to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.
  • Kimberley is historically associated with the 19th-century diamond rush, attracting heritage tourists to the region.
  • The airport's elevation is approximately 1,227 metres (4,026 feet) above sea level.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

KIM → CPTSA · CR2 ER3
KIM → JNBSA · DH4 AR8 ER3 CR7
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Kimberley Airport
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Kimberley Airport is an airport located in the Northern Cape province that serves Kimberley, the capital city of the province and its surrounding areas.

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