Airports / South Africa / KLZ
Kleinsee Airport.
Kleinsee, South Africa · 270 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
3 ratings
0
Operators based
270
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 6
South Africa airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 6 rated South Africa fields.
44 nm
To the nearest alternate
Springbok Airport (SBU).
Overview
Located in Kleinsee, South Africa, Kleinsee Airport (FAKZ / KLZ) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 270 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
KLZ has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Springbok Airport (SBU, 44 nm), Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ, 73 nm), and Oranjemund Airport (OMD, 74 nm). KLZ offers a single 4,921-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of KLZ vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KLZ, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
FAKZ
IATA
KLZ
FAA / Local
FAKZ
Elevation
270 ft
Coordinates
29.6884° S · 17.0940° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs South Africa fields
state range 20–5,700 ft
At 270 ft, KLZ sits lower than 85% of the 62 South Africa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,921 ft
- 02/204,921 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,921 ft
KLZ's 4,921 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 44nmSBUSpringbok AirportSpringbok
- 73nmALJAlexander Bay AirportAlexander Bay
- 74nmOMDOranjemund AirportOranjemund
- 93nmAGZAggeneys AirportAggeneys
- 139nmVREVredendal AirportVredendal
- 197nmKMPKeetmanshoop AirportKeetmanshoop
Location
Open the full mapFAKZ · Kleinsee Airport · Kleinsee, South Africa
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KLZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 6,510 nm | 15h 32m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,511 nm | 15h 33m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,523 nm | 15h 34m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,587 nm | 15h 43m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,689 nm | 15h 57m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 7,044 nm | 16h 47m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,199 nm | 17h 9m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,335 nm | 17h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KLZ?
- Kleinsee Airport's longest paved runway is 4,921 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KLZ?
- Kleinsee Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,921 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KLZ?
- The closest alternate is Springbok Airport (SBU), about 44 nm away, followed by Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) at 73 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KLZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 15h 32m (6,510 nm), Boston about 15h 33m (6,511 nm), Palm Beach about 15h 34m (6,523 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.