Johan Pienaar Airport (KMH)

Kuruman, ZA 🇿🇦 Medium Airport

ICAO

FAKU

IATA

KMH

Elevation

4382 ft

Region

ZA-NC

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FAKU

Local Code: Not available

Location: -27.456699° N, 23.4114° E

Continent: AF

Type: Medium Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Recent traveler reviews and experiences for Johan Pienaar Airport (FAKU (KMH)) in Kuruman, ZA, are extremely limited and do not provide a comprehensive picture of passenger sentiment or detailed experiences. The available information primarily focuses on operational aspects rather than direct traveler feedback.

Overall traveler sentiment and satisfaction cannot be accurately determined due to the scarcity of public reviews. Information points to a functional but potentially basic regional airport.

What Travelers Love
  • Functional Runway: A pilot's report from January 2025 indicated that the runway surface was in good condition in July 2024, as were the taxiway and apron area.
  • Fenced Airfield: The airfield is reportedly fenced off and has an electric gate, suggesting a basic level of perimeter security.
  • Convenient Location: The airport is located approximately 2 KM northwest of Kuruman town.
Common Complaints
  • Lack of Public Reviews/Amenities Information: There is a notable absence of recent traveler reviews detailing terminal facilities, amenities, cleanliness, or specific passenger services. This suggests a very basic infrastructure or infrequent passenger traffic that doesn't generate extensive online feedback.
  • Limited Overnight Security (Inferred for Aircraft): While fenced, concerns were raised in early 2025 regarding the security for aircraft left overnight due to high crime rates in Kuruman town, suggesting potential security limitations beyond the perimeter. This could indirectly impact traveler perception of overall safety and security, though not directly a passenger complaint.
  • No Airport of Entry/Customs: Johan Pienaar Airport is not an airport of entry and does not have customs facilities, meaning international passenger processing is not available.
  • No Control Tower Hours/Limited Operating Hours: The airport has no control tower hours and operates from 15 minutes before sunrise to 15 minutes after sunset. All flights require 24 hours Prior Notice (PNR).

In summary, detailed recent traveler reviews for Johan Pienaar Airport are not readily available. Based on operational information, it appears to be a basic, functional regional airport with a well-maintained runway and perimeter fencing. However, the lack of information on passenger-centric aspects like terminal facilities, security wait times, or transportation connections from traveler perspectives suggests these might be minimal or not a significant part of the airport's typical operations. Concerns about overnight security for aircraft indicate a need for robust personal arrangements for those utilizing the airport outside of standard operating hours.

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
02/20 5578 ft 49 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency

Ident Name Type Frequency
KUR Kuruman NDB 353 kHz

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