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Regional gateway serving South Africa's North West mining heartland.
Location
Klerksdorp, South Africa
P C Pelser Airport is a small regional airport serving Klerksdorp, a city in the North West Province of South Africa. Named after Pieter Cornelius Pelser, a former South African politician, the airport provides limited scheduled and charter air services to the surrounding mining and agricultural region.
The airport has an IATA code of KXE and ICAO designator FAKD, and it is operated primarily to support general aviation, charter flights, and occasional scheduled regional services. It serves as an important air access point for the Klerksdorp area, which is historically significant for its gold and uranium mining industries.
Terminals
The airport has a small, modest terminal facility suited to low-volume regional and general aviation traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Klerksdorp city centre is primarily by private vehicle or taxi.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Pieter Cornelius Pelser, a South African politician and former Cabinet minister.
- ›Located in the North West Province, a region known for gold and uranium mining.
- ›Serves general aviation, charter, and limited scheduled regional traffic.
- ›ICAO code FAKD and IATA code KXE identify the airport in aviation systems.
- ›Klerksdorp is one of the oldest towns in South Africa's interior, reflected in the airport's regional importance.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
