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2.2.2 Zambia Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport
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Airport Overview

This airport has a new terminal building and is designed specifically for passenger movements as part of the tourism industry operating in the region. It’s proximity to the magnificent Victoria falls makes it the preferred destination airport for most tourists visiting Zambia.  It has a single runway in good condition and is in close proximity to Zimbabwe and Botswana.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Zambia

Province or District

Livingstone District, Southern Province

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

Livingstone (5 km)

Airport’s Complete Name

Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport

Latitude

-17.8253

Longitude

25.81785

Elevation (ft and m)

3302 ft / 1006 m

IATA Code

LVI

ICAO Code

FLLI

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL)

Management Contact Person

Vivian M. Sikanyeela

+260977770961

Email: vivian.sikanyeela@zacl.aero

General Email: zaclliv@zacl.aero

Open From (hours)

04:00

Open To (hours)

18:00

Airport Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

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 Indicator

The airport is mainly used for tourism purposes with limited cargo handling capacity. The current passenger handling capacity for Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula is about 700,000 pax at most per annum. However, at the moment only about 30% of this capacity is utilized due to Covid-19 pandemic. There has been a drastic reduction in the tourist arrivals as a result of the pandemic.

Runways

Airport has two runways in good condition with no taxiway.

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

2,292 m X 60 m

Orientation

10/28

Surface

Asphalt

Runway #2

Runway Dimensions

1,350 m x 30  m

Orientation

15/33

Surface

Bitumen

Helicopter Pads

There are no dedicated helipads. Helicopters use the apron area if available.

Airport Infrastructure Details

The airport terminal was completed in 2016. The runways are in good condition. The premises are fenced and secure.  Maintenance is scheduled and completed for all critical items.  

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

Yes

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

Yes - AVGAS

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

Yes

Cargo terminal

No

Ground Power (mobile)

Yes

Pax Transport to Airfield

No

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

Yes

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

Yes - CAT 7

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

No

 


Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

n/a

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

n/a

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)

21,200 m2

Storage Area (mand MT)

n/a

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

No

Max Capacity (MT)

n/a

Max Height (m)

n/a

Loading Ramps

No

Other Comments


Customs Guidance

There is no customs for cargo at this airport, only for passengers.

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

Security

Security of the Airport premises is provided by the Zambian Police Airport Division. Inside the terminal building, security services are provided by ZACL.

 

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