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2.2.4 Zambia Mfuwe International Airport
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Airport Overview

Mfuwe Airport is one of the four (4) International Airports in Zambia and its  primary use is for tourism or business in the eastern part of the country during the prime tourism season.  There are four scheduled flights daily Monday to Friday and all other flights are chartered or private. However, due to Covid-19, Air traffic to this airport has significantly reduced. There hasnt been major developments from the last assessment.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Zambia

Province or District

Eastern Province

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

Chipata (128 km)

Airport’s Complete Name

Mfuwe International Airport

Latitude

-13.258878

Longitude

31.936581

Elevation

1853 feet / 565 meters

IATA Code

MFU

ICAO Code

FLMF

Managing Company or Airport Authority

ZACL

Management Contact Person

Mr. Malama A. Chalwe

Email: malama.chalwe@zacl.aero

General Email: zaclmf@zacl.aero

Tel: +260 216 245 006

Open From (hours)

0700

Open To (hours)

1800

Airport Picture

Mfuwe International Airport Terminal

Mfuwe Airport satellite photo

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Two airlines operate from the airport, Ulendo Airlink (destination: Lilongwe, Malawi) and Proflight Zambia (destination: Lusaka).  Additionally, two more airlines have been added on the list of operators namely; Royal Charters and Mahogany Air. Tourism is the priority of this airport due to the proximity to South Luangwa National Park.  It is a major economic driver for the region.

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

The airport is mainly used for tourism travel and though have capacity to handle up to 100,000 passengers per annum, the tourist traffic at the time of assessment had dramatically reduced due to Covid-19 pandemic. The airport was just recently reopened by the Zambian Government and it is not possible to extract info on passenger and cargo performance indicators. There are limited facilities that can handle bulk and loose cargo.

Runways

Runway is in good condition. 

Runway # 1

Runway Dimensions

2200 m x 30 m

Orientation 09/27

Surface

Asphalt

Airport Infrastructure Details

Planned renovations are expected to begin in the next 5-10 years.

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

No

Ground Power (mobile)

No

Pax Transport to Airfield

No

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

Yes

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

Cat 4

Catering Services

No

De-icing Equipment

No

Base Operating Room

Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

No

Airport Radar

No

Approach & Runway Lights

No

NDB

Yes

VOR

No

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)

8100 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 N/A
Other Comments N/A

Customs Guidance

Customs activities is related to passenger services only and minor small cargoes. Customs is operated by ZRA.

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

Security

Security is provided by perimeter fencing and a dedicated Zambian Police – Airport Division presence responsible for the protection of the Airport Infrastructure.  The Airport operating company ZACL has its own security personal for inside the terminal building.

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