Harrismith Airport — Harrismith, South Africa
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereHarrismith Airport in Harrismith uses the IATA code HRS, with FAHR as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from HRS
Harrismith Airport
HRS is Harrismith Airport, a small regional airfield in the Free State province of South Africa, near the base of the Drakensberg mountain range. The airport primarily serves general aviation, agricultural operations, and occasional recreational flying tied to the area's farming economy and proximity to popular hiking and mountain destinations. Harrismith itself is a historic town positioned along major routes connecting Johannesburg to Durban, making the airport a convenient stop for private pilots traveling between South Africa's coastal and interior regions. HRS lacks scheduled commercial airline service, functioning instead as community infrastructure supporting local aviation needs in this scenic mountainous part of the country.
Runways at Harrismith Airport (HRS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3937 ft (1200 m) | 49 ft (15 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Harrismith Airport (HRS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | A/G VOICE RDO | 125.4 MHz |
| OPS | GLIDER OPS | 123.4 MHz |
Airports near Harrismith Airport (HRS)
- Ladysmith Airport (LAY) — 73.8 km (45.9 mi)
- Newcastle Airport (NCS) — 99.9 km (62.1 mi)
- Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) — 134.0 km (83.3 mi)
- Secunda Airport (ZEC) — 190.4 km (118.3 mi)
- Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) — 201.3 km (125.1 mi)
- Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) — 203.2 km (126.3 mi)
- Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) — 226.4 km (140.7 mi)
- Rand Airport (QRA) — 240.8 km (149.6 mi)
HRS serves Harrismith in South Africa's Free State, near the Drakensberg mountains. It is a small general aviation airfield without scheduled airline flights, so searches for HRS typically relate to private aviation.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Harrismith Airport?
The IATA code for Harrismith Airport is HRS.
What is the ICAO code for Harrismith Airport?
The ICAO code for Harrismith Airport is FAHR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.