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2.2.1 Zambia Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
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Airport Overview

The Lusaka Airport is the main international airport for the country and the only airport in Zambia capable of handling cargo. The airport has a steady volume of activity and has a number of airlines operating from its premises. The runway can accommodate larger aircrafts up to maximum of a Boeing B747.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Zambia

Province or District

Lusaka Province

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

Lusaka (27 km From Lusaka CBD)

Airport’s Complete Name

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

Latitude

-15.330817

Longitude

28.452628

Elevation

3779 feet / 1152 meters

IATA Code

LUN

ICAO Code

FLKK

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Zambian Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL)

Military – Civil Joint use

Management Contact Person

Harriet Nakazwe Angetile, Airport Manager

vivian.sikanyeela@zacl.aero; zaclliv@zacl.aero

Tel: +260 213 321153

Open From

24 hours

Open To

24 hours

Airport Pictures

Google Satellite view of airport

 

Lusaka Airport New Terminal Building

New Lusaka Airport Tower

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Zambian Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) governs all four international airports in Zambia. ZACL is the governing corporation within the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The airport uses a group of cargo handling companies in order to move cargo and baggage from aircraft to bonded areas and baggage carousels.  There is a single runway that is operational.  A new terminal building and facilities are under construction on the same premises and expected to be commissioned in 2021. New terminal building is almost at 100% completion rate.

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Zambia Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicators

KKIA has capacity to handle over 2 million passengers per annum and this is likely to increase up to 5 million passengers when the construction of new airport facilities is complete (2021/22). Currently and because of covid19, the average passengers being handled by KKIA hovers around 300,000 - 500,000 per annum. Similarly, there has been a significant reduction of air freight cargo due to the pandemic (Covid19) and current figures couldn't be ascertained at the time of assessment.

Runways

Runway in good condition and properly maintained.

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

3962 m x 46 m

Orientation

10/28

Surface

Asphalt

Runway #2

Runway Dimensions

3962 m x 46 m

Orientation

15/33

Surface

Asphalt

Helicopter Pad(s)

There are no helicopter pads dedicated for commercial use at the airport. There is a training area dedicated when required.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Due to the airport construction in progress there will be improvements to much of the infrastructure and services particularly in the terminal building.

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

Yes

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

Yes

Passenger Terminal

yes

Air Starter Units

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

Yes

Pax Transport to Airfield

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Control Tower

yes

Latrine Servicing

Yes

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

Cat 8

Catering Services

Yes

De-icing Equipment

No

Base Operating Room

Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

Yes

Airport Radar

Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

Yes

NDB

Yes

VOR

Yes

ILS

Yes

 


Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

Boeing 747

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

Boeing 747

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

Yes

Max Capacity (MT)

14,000 kg

Max Height (m)


Loading Ramps

Yes

Other Comments


Customs Guidance

Customs activities are mainly geared towards passenger services.  Activities for cargo are fairly smooth with correct documentation.  Documentation requirements for food (cereals):

  1. Waybill
  2. Export permit (dependent on commodity)
  3. Certificate of Origin (COMESA/SADC)
  4. Fumigation certificate
  5. Export schedule (in case of Maize)
  6. Invoice
  7. Phytosanitary certificate

Electronic pre-clearance possible and recommended through forwarding agent.  Bond is held by the agent for fees. ZRA is the Regulatory Authority. Inspection is required for import and export by Ministry of Agriculture and ZRA. 

For more information on customs in Zambia please see the following link: 1.3 Zambia Customs Information

Storage Facilities

Storage facilities are operated by cargo handling agencies operating in the airport.  ZACL has a very small storage area.  All arrangements for space would have to be arranged separately by organization.

Security

Security is provided through the Zambian Police for the airport premises, ZACL security manage security within the airport buildings and the Zambian Airforce provide airspace security.

 

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