Regional Airport · Zambia
Kitwe, Zambia
ICAO
FLSO
IATA
KIW
Category
Regional Airport
Elevation
4,145 ft
Country
Zambia
Flight Support Services
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Southdowns Airport (FLSO / KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia, through one 24/7 OCC desk.
FLSO is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
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.
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FLSO covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
Southdowns Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 4.
No fuel supply is recorded at Southdowns Airport. Our OCC confirms current availability directly with the airport and plans fuel uplift at an alternate station where required.
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.
Planning reference for FLSO: 12° 54′ 0″ S 28° 8′ 60″ E; elevation 4,145 ft; local time UTC+2.
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kitwe.
Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FLSO.
Support for freighter operations into FLSO covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Southdowns Airport
OCC Dispatch Desk
Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for FLSO.
Submit flight inquiry for FLSOOperational Notes
The ICAO code is FLSO and the IATA code is KIW.
No fuel supply is recorded at Southdowns Airport; our OCC confirms availability directly with the airport and plans uplift at an alternate station where required.
Southdowns Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 4.
Southdowns Airport operates on UTC+2.
Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for FLSO.
Airport Network
Zambia has 9 airports in The Network Plan network. Nearest to FLSO: