# Sishen Airport (SIS)

> Sishen, ZA · IATA: SIS · ICAO: FASS · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `SIS` |
| ICAO | `FASS` |
| City | Sishen |
| Country | ZA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 1173 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -27.64860, 22.99930 |

## Description

Iron ore, not airfreight, defines the economy around Sishen Airport (SIS): the ore from one of the world's largest open-pit mines travels 861 kilometres by dedicated rail on the Orex line to the deepwater port of Saldanha Bay rather than by air. The airport itself handles company flights, charters and general aviation for mine staff at Kathu in the Northern Cape, with no meaningful scheduled passenger or cargo service. Shippers needing air cargo route through Kimberley or the international gateway at OR Tambo in Johannesburg. Its standout feature is its role as the air access point for Kumba Iron Ore's flagship Sishen operation.

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*Freight Academy — Airport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/sishen-airport-sis](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/sishen-airport-sis)*

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