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Medium airport

P C Pelser Airport

IATA KXEICAO FAKD🇿🇦 Klerksdorp
Coordinates
26.8711°S, 26.7180°E
Elevation
4,444 ft (1,355 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ZA-NW
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
21.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:36
Sunrise
07:01
Sunset
17:38
Civil dusk
18:04

About 10h 37m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About P C Pelser Airport

PC Pelser Airport is a South African airport located in the city of Klerksdorp.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 364,921 ft / 1,500 m59 ftAspLightedOpen
15 / 333,281 ft / 1,000 m82 ftGreUnlitOpen
05 / 232,953 ft / 900 m82 ftGreUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDORDO123.500 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY W95Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G465 CLASS C-2Class CControlledFL145FL195
JOHANNESBURG SOUTHWESTClass GFIRFL110FL195
CENTRAL SUMMER GLIDINGSpecial useGliding sectorGNDFL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from P C Pelser Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for P C Pelser Airport?

The ICAO code for P C Pelser Airport is FAKD, and its IATA code is KXE.

Where is P C Pelser Airport located?

P C Pelser Airport is medium airport located in Klerksdorp, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,444 ft (1,355 m).

How many runways does P C Pelser Airport have?

P C Pelser Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 4,921 ft / 1,500 m.

What time zone is P C Pelser Airport in?

P C Pelser Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at P C Pelser Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at P C Pelser Airport is approximately 21.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near P C Pelser Airport?

The nearest airport to P C Pelser Airport is Orkney Airport (FAOY), about 7.7 nm to the ssw, followed by Appleby Airport and Potchefstroom Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. P C Pelser Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.