2.2.7 Zambia Solwezi National Airport
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 |
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Country |
Zambia |
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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 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2700 x 35 m |
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Runway Orientation |
08/26 |
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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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 |
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Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees
N/A