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Kleinsee Airport (KLZ)

Kleinsee, South Africa · medium airport · -29.688° 17.094° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeKLZ
ICAO CodeFAKZ
Typemedium airport
NameKleinsee Airport
MunicipalityKleinsee
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAF
Latitude-29.688° S
Longitude17.094° E
Elevation270 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score250
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountrySouth Africa
ISO Code
RegionKleinsee
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+2
DST OffsetUTC+2
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving KLZ

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

🌡 Climate — Temperate (29.7°S)

Jan
8°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
9°
1°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Kleinsee Airport (KLZ/FAKZ) is a small airfield serving Kleinsee/Kleinzee, a remote diamond-mining town on the Namaqualand coast of South Africa's Northern Cape. Located inland from the Atlantic, it primarily handles charter, private, and mining-related flights rather than scheduled airline service. Its compact facilities and coastal desert setting make it a practical gateway for business travelers and expeditions to the surrounding Namaqualand region.

💡 Local Tip
If you're visiting for mining or exploration business, arrange gate and site permits before you fly—Kleinsee/Kleinzee's diamond-mining legacy means some areas are private or access-controlled.
🚖 Getting There

Road access is via the N7 and regional routes from Springbok or Garies; most travelers drive or arrange a transfer because there is no regular public transport at the airport. The airfield is close to Kleinsee/Kleinzee, but the final approach can involve gravel roads and security gates, so confirm directions and access. Allow extra time for coastal fog, wind, and long distances between towns in the Northern Cape.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the airport codes for Kleinsee Airport?
A: Kleinsee Airport uses IATA code KLZ and ICAO code FAKZ.

Q: Are there scheduled passenger flights to Kleinsee?
A: No, there is no regular scheduled airline service; the airfield mainly supports charter, private, and mining-related flights.

Q: How do I get from the airport to Kleinsee town?
A: The airport is just outside town, so a pre-arranged transfer or rental car is the usual way; confirm pickup before arrival.

Q: What facilities should I expect?
A: Expect basic airfield facilities with limited passenger amenities, so arrange fuel, handling, and ground transport in advance.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 30, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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