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FAKD

KXE

P C Pelser Airport · Klerksdorp

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

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)
Runway Summary
18/364,921 ftAsphaltLIGHTED
15/333,281 ftGrassUNLIT
05/232,953 ftGrassUNLIT

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for P C Pelser Airport (FAKD), South Africa. This facility features 3 active runways with an elevation of 4,444 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
P C Pelser Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAKD / KXE
Municipality
Klerksdorp
Country
Region
ZA-NW
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

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

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

RDO RDO
123.50 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

FAPS
Potchefstroom Airport
42 km
FAVV
Vereeniging Airport
128 km
FAMS
Morningside Farm Airport
131 km
FARG
Rustenburg Airport
147 km
FAGM
Rand Airport
159 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified