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2.2.7 Zambia Solwezi National Airport
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Airport Overview

Solwezi Airport is frequently used for weekly scheduled, primarily private and chartered flights A fulltime air traffic controller as well as emergency and security services are available. The airport is situated just north and parallel to the main T5 Highway. Military aircraft also use the airfield periodically. After a takeover from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the Zambia National Airports Corporation Limited has invested heavily in the airport infrastructure. New departure lounge and terminal building has been constructed. A new scanner for passenger and cargo screening has also been installed at the new terminal building.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Zambia

Province or District

Solwezi District, Copperbelt Province

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

Solwezi (1.5 km)

Airport’s Complete Name

Solwezi Airport

Latitude

S 12.170284

Longitude

E 026.367243

Elevation (ft and m)

4547 ft / 1386 m

IATA Code

SLI

ICAO Code

FLSW

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Zambia Airports Corporation Limited

Management Contact Person

Mr Amos Bwali

0956826466 / 0950707420

NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?

No

Runway

Runway

Runway Dimensions

2700 x 35 m

Runway Orientation

08/26

Runway Surface

Asphalt

Runway Condition

Good


Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening

Yes

Runway Lighting

No

Refueling Capacity

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Air Traffic Control

Yes

Fire Fighting Equipment

Yes

Weather Information

Yes

Aircraft Parking Space

Yes

Navigation Aids

Yes

Perimeter Fencing

Yes

Windsock

Yes

 



Fuel Service Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non-Objection Fees

N/A

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