KIM

Best window seat at Kimberley

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offLEFT

Vaal River, the escarpment edge marking the transition from Highveld to lower terrain, scattered mining activity and tailings around the Kimberley region

LandingLEFT

Kimberley Big Hole, city grid of Kimberley, sparse Kalahari scrubland to the east

🛫 Taking Off from Kimberley (KIM)

Best sideLeft
WhyRunway 20 departures climb northward, and the left side offers views of the Vaal River valley and the transition from the semi-arid Highveld plateau toward the Northern Cape lowlands. The right side faces the drier interior plateau with fewer distinctive geographic features during the initial climb.
Look forVaal River (visible as a linear water feature in the middle distance), the escarpment edge marking the transition from Highveld to lower terrain, scattered mining activity and tailings around the Kimberley region, and the gradual flattening of terrain northward

🛬 Landing at Kimberley (KIM)

Best sideLeft
WhyRunway 02 approaches from the north, and the left side offers views of Kimberley's city center and the distinctive Big Hole (Kimberley Mine) during final descent. The right side faces open scrubland with less geographic interest.
Look forKimberley Big Hole (open pit mine), city grid of Kimberley, sparse Kalahari scrubland to the east, distant ridgelines to the southwest

Kimberley Airport is a small regional airport with a single terminal, handling limited scheduled domestic traffic. It has two asphalt runways capable of accommodating narrow-body jets, though traffic volumes remain modest.

⛰️ Elevation3,950 ft
🛫 Runways2 (02/20, 10/28)

Connecting at KIM?

Find out if your layover is long enough at Kimberley.

Check layover times →

About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Kimberley (KIM)?

At Kimberley in Kimberley: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Vaal River (visible as a linear water feature in the middle distance), the escarpment edge marking the transition from Highveld to lower terrain, scattered mining activity and tailings around the Kimberley region, and the gradual flattening of terrain northward.

What can I see during takeoff from Kimberley in Kimberley?

When taking off from Kimberley (KIM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 20 departures climb northward, and the left side offers views of the Vaal River valley and the transition from the semi-arid Highveld plateau toward the Northern Cape lowlands. The right side faces the drier interior plateau with fewer distinctive geographic features during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Vaal River (visible as a linear water feature in the middle distance), the escarpment edge marking the transition from Highveld to lower terrain, scattered mining activity and tailings around the Kimberley region, and the gradual flattening of terrain northward.

What can I see when landing at Kimberley in Kimberley?

When landing at Kimberley (KIM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 02 approaches from the north, and the left side offers views of Kimberley's city center and the distinctive Big Hole (Kimberley Mine) during final descent. The right side faces open scrubland with less geographic interest. Notable sights include: Kimberley Big Hole (open pit mine), city grid of Kimberley, sparse Kalahari scrubland to the east, distant ridgelines to the southwest.

What factors affect the best window seat at Kimberley?

The best window seat at Kimberley (KIM) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Kimberley (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.