
General aviation · Solwezi, Zambia
Solwezi
- Elevation
- 4,551 ft
- Coordinates
- 12°10′S 26°22′E
- Local time
- Africa/Lusaka
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Field information
FLSW runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Africa/Lusaka
Country
Zambia
ZM
Municipality
Solwesi
Elevation
4,551 ft
Position
-12.1737, 26.3651
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FLSW.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Solwezi (FLSW / SLI) in Solwezi, Zambia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FLSW is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FLSW
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
- 02
Ground Handling at FLSW
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FLSW covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FLSW
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FLSW is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FLSW
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FLSW: 12° 10′ 25″ S 26° 21′ 54″ E; elevation 4551 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Solwezi
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Solwezi. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FLSW.
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Cargo Operations at FLSW
Support for freighter operations into FLSW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FLSW sits in the network
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Operating into FLSW?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Solwezi — one desk for the whole trip.