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2.2.10 Zambia Chipata National Airport
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Airport Overview

This airport is less than 1 km from the M12 highway and 8 km from Chipata town.  The runway and apron is asphalt and in moderate condition but is little used.  Only charter flights use the airport. Civil Aviation indicates that there will be revitalisation in the near future.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Zambia

Province or District

Chipata District, Eastern Province

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

Chipata (8 km)

Airport’s Complete Name

Chipata Airport

Latitude

-13.56293

Longitude

32.58947

Elevation (ft and m)

3,359 ft / 1,024 m

IATA Code

CIP

ICAO Code

FLCP

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Zambia Airports Corporation Limited

Box 510105 Chipata Airport

Management Contact Person

Mr. George Chisala, Manager Airdromes

+260975451575 / 0950707421

NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?

No

 

Chipata Apron

Runway

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1470 m X 21 m

Runway Orientation

17/35

Runway Surface

Asphalt

Runway Condition

Moderate

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening

Yes (xray m/c, scanners at terminal)

Runway Lighting

No

Refueling Capacity

Yes (Fuel installed by ZAF), 40,000 liters

Ground Handling Services

No

Air Traffic Control

Yes (airdrome flight info services, not operational at night)

Fire Fighting Equipment

Yes (Ambulance, fire engine)

Weather Information

Yes (Met Department)

Aircraft Parking Space

Yes

Navigation Aids

Yes (NDRB 218 Khz)

Perimeter Fencing

No (plans are underway)

Windsock

Yes (Available)

 


Landing and Parking Fees

Domestic airport tax: USD 10

Fuel Service Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non-Objection Charges

N/A


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