P C Pelser Airport (FAKD)
Medium airport · Klerksdorp, North-West, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | P C Pelser Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAKD |
| IATA | KXE |
| Elevation | 4,444 ft (1355 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 26°52'16" E 26°43'5" -26.87110, 26.71800 |
| Location | Klerksdorp, North-West, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,953 ft (900 m) | 82 ft | GRE | No |
| 15/33 | 3,281 ft (1000 m) | 82 ft | GRE | No |
| 18/36 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 59 ft | ASP | Yes |
P C Pelser Airport at a glance
P C Pelser Airport is a medium airport in Klerksdorp, North-West, South Africa, known to airline systems as KXE. The field elevation of 4,444 ft (1355 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAKD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAKD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to P C Pelser Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Potchefstroom Airport | FAPS | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Vereeniging Airport | FAVV | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Morningside Farm Airport | FAMS | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Rustenburg Airport | FARG | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Rand Airport | FAGM | 159 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for P C Pelser Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,444 ft field elevation of P C Pelser Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 62 airports and airfields we list for South Africa — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about P C Pelser Airport
What is the ICAO code of P C Pelser Airport?
The ICAO identifier of P C Pelser Airport is FAKD, and its IATA code is KXE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is P C Pelser Airport above sea level?
P C Pelser Airport sits at an elevation of 4,444 feet (1355 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is P C Pelser Airport located?
The airport lies at -26.8711, 26.7180 — in Klerksdorp, North-West, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Potchefstroom Airport, about 42 km away.
Does FAKD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAKD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at P C Pelser Airport?
P C Pelser Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.