Regional airport · Kariba, Zimbabwe
Kariba Intl
- Elevation
- 1,706 ft
- Coordinates
- 16°31′S 28°53′E
- Local time
- Africa/Harare
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
FVKB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Kariba Intl (FVKB/KAB) has one runway, 09/27, 5,413 ft (1,650 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: Dly 0500-1600. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FVKB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Harare
Country
Zimbabwe
ZW
Municipality
Kariba
Elevation
1,706 ft
Position
-16.5198, 28.8850
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
Dly 0500-1600
Runways · FVKB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,413 ft (1,650 m) | 49 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FVKB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kariba Intl (FVKB / KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FVKB is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FVKB
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Zimbabwe
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Zimbabwe. Applicable permit lead times for Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at FVKB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FVKB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at FVKB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FVKB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FVKB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FVKB: 16° 31′ 11″ S 28° 53′ 6″ E; elevation 1706 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Kariba
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kariba. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FVKB.
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Cargo Operations at FVKB
Support for freighter operations into FVKB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FVKB sits in the network
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Operating into FVKB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kariba Intl — one desk for the whole trip.