Kimberley Airport – KIM Airport
A public airport operated by Airports Company South Africa, Kimberley Airport (KIM) is also known as B.J. Vorster Airport. It serves the capital city of the Northern Cape Province in South Africa which is Kimberley. It is around 5 miles from the center of the said city. Kimberley is famously known in history because of diamond mining, and it continuously attracts many, flocking the flight decks of KIM Airport.
Best Time to Visit
KIM - Kimberley Airport is set at 1,204 meters above mean sea level elevation. It has 2 runways both made of asphalt, one measuring 3,000 meters, the other measuring 2,439 meters. 2 airlines conduct flights to and from this public airport namely Airlink and South African Express. In terms of air traffic, it has already recorded 170,042 passengers in 2017, 5.3&% lower than 2016, which recorded 179,599 passengers. Kimberley is most sought after city when taking a flight to KIM Airport because of the Big Hole, which is a hand-dug diamond mine pit which is the deepest hole excavated by hand.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Kalahari Lodge Kimberley is just a 1.88-mile ride from Kimberley Airport (KIM) that offers outdoor pools and bar, in-house restaurant with either a buffet or a la carte breakfast and a children’s playground. The Diggies Lodge is one of the closest with only 1.86 miles away from the airport. The hotel offers free parking onsite. At almost 3 miles, the Oleander Guest House even offers wedding services and a beautiful garden. All mentioned hotels are close to the Big Hole, which is a tourist attraction.