Kleinsee Airport (FAKZ)
Medium airport · Kleinsee, Northern Cape, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Kleinsee Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAKZ |
| IATA | KLZ |
| Elevation | 270 ft (82 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 29°41'18" E 17°5'38" -29.68840, 17.09400 |
| Location | Kleinsee, Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kleinsee Airport at a glance
Kleinsee Airport is a medium airport in Kleinsee, Northern Cape, South Africa, known to airline systems as KLZ. The field elevation of 270 ft (82 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAKZ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAKZ 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 Kleinsee Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springbok Airport | FASB | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Alexander Bay Airport | FAAB | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Oranjemund Airport | FYOG | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Aggeneys Airport | FAAG | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Vredendal Airport | FAVR | 258 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kleinsee Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 270 ft field elevation of Kleinsee 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 Kleinsee Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kleinsee Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kleinsee Airport is FAKZ, and its IATA code is KLZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kleinsee Airport above sea level?
Kleinsee Airport sits at an elevation of 270 feet (82 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kleinsee Airport located?
The airport lies at -29.6884, 17.0940 — in Kleinsee, Northern Cape, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Springbok Airport, about 82 km away.
Does FAKZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAKZ 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 Kleinsee Airport?
Kleinsee Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.