P C Pelser Airport (KXE): Codes, Runways & Location
P C Pelser Airport (IATA: KXE · ICAO: FAKD) is a medium-sized airport serving Klerksdorp, South Africa. It lies at 26.8711° S, 26.7180° E, 4444 ft (1355 m) above sea level.
Overview of P C Pelser Airport
P C Pelser Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Klerksdorp in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code KXE and the ICAO code FAKD. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
P C Pelser Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: dirt, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 4444 ft (1355 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) about 42 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,500 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about P C Pelser Airport
Where is P C Pelser Airport located?
P C Pelser Airport is located in Klerksdorp, South Africa. Its coordinates are 26.8711° S, 26.7180° E.
What is the airport code for P C Pelser Airport?
P C Pelser Airport has an IATA code of KXE and an ICAO code of FAKD.
How long is the runway at P C Pelser Airport?
P C Pelser Airport's longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does P C Pelser Airport have?
P C Pelser Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with dirt, asphalt surfacing.
Is P C Pelser Airport a major airport?
P C Pelser Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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