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FAKD

P C Pelser Airport · Klerksdorp

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,444 ft / 1,355 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 123.50 MHz (RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for P C Pelser Airport (FAKD), located in Klerksdorp, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,444 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
P C Pelser Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAKD / KXE
Municipality
Klerksdorp
Country
Region
ZA-NW — North-West
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
4,444 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,921 ft / 1,500 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 166° / 346°
RWY 18 (166°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (346°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 15 / 33
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,281 ft / 1,000 m
Runway Width: 82 ft / 25 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 133° / 313°
RWY 15 (133°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (313°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 05 / 23
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,953 ft / 900 m
Runway Width: 82 ft / 25 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 31° / 211°
RWY 05 (31°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (211°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

RDO RDO
123.50 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FAPS
Potchefstroom Airport
42 km / 23 nm
FAVV
Vereeniging Airport
128 km / 69 nm
FAMS
Morningside Farm Airport
131 km / 71 nm
FARG
Rustenburg Airport
147 km / 79 nm
FAGM
Rand Airport
159 km / 86 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026