KXE · FAKD · P C Pelser Airport

P C Pelser Airport (KXE)

Klerksdorp, South Africa · medium airport · -26.871° 26.718° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeKXE
ICAO CodeFAKD
Typemedium airport
NameP C Pelser Airport
MunicipalityKlerksdorp
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAF
Latitude-26.871° S
Longitude26.718° E
Elevation4444 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score250
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountrySouth Africa
ISO Code
RegionKlerksdorp
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+2
DST OffsetUTC+2
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving KXE

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Temperate (26.9°S)

Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
13°
Apr
17°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
Nov
12°
Dec
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

P C Pelser Airport serves the city of Klerksdorp in South Africa's North West Province, providing air access to the Matlosana municipal area and surrounding gold mining districts. The medium-sized facility supports regional aviation and general aviation activity in the North West interior. It functions as a convenient alternative to larger commercial airports in Gauteng for travelers heading to the Klerksdorp and Matlosana region.

💡 Local Tip
Since the airport is small with limited on-site services, arrange ground transportation and refueling needs in advance, especially on weekends when Klerksdorp's town facilities have reduced operating hours.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is located a short drive from central Klerksdorp, and reaching it by car or taxi is straightforward via the N12 highway. Rental cars and pre-arranged shuttle services are the most practical options since public transport directly to the terminal is limited. Travelers driving from Johannesburg or Potchefstroom can reach the airport in roughly two hours via well-maintained regional roads.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is P C Pelser Airport located?
A: The airport is situated near Klerksdorp in the North West Province of South Africa, approximately 26.718°E longitude and 26.871°S latitude.

Q: What type of airport is P C Pelser?
A: It is classified as a medium-sized airport, primarily serving general aviation and regional flight operations rather than scheduled major commercial carriers.

Q: What are the airport's IATA and ICAO codes?
A: The IATA code is KXE and the ICAO code is FAKD.

Q: Which cities does the airport serve?
A: P C Pelser Airport primarily serves Klerksdorp and the broader Matlosana municipal area, including nearby towns in the North West Province.
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