International hub · Livingstone, Zambia

Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Intl Livingstone

FLHNLVI
Elevation
3,302 ft
Coordinates
17°49′S 25°49′E
Local time
Africa/Lusaka

Photo: Noj Han · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Field information

FLHN runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Intl Livingstone (FLHN/LVI) has 2 runways; the longest, 10/28, is 9,843 ft (3,000 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 0500-1600 and O/R. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FLHN, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Africa/Lusaka

  • Country

    Zambia

    ZM

  • Municipality

    Livingstone

  • Elevation

    3,302 ft

  • Position

    -17.8215, 25.8196

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    0500-1600 and O/R

Runways · FLHN

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
10/289,843 ft (3,000 m)151 ftasphaltLighted
15/334,501 ft (1,372 m)98 ftgraded earth—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FLHN.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Intl Livingstone (FLHN / LVI) in Livingstone, Zambia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FLHN is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at FLHN

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Zambia

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Zambia. Applicable permit lead times for Zambia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Zambia are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at FLHN

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at FLHN covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FLHN

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FLHN is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FLHN

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FLHN: 17° 49′ 17″ S 25° 49′ 11″ E; elevation 3302 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Livingstone

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Livingstone. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FLHN.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FLHN

    Support for freighter operations into FLHN covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Operating into FLHN?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Intl Livingstone — one desk for the whole trip.