Regional airport · Katima Mulilo, Namibia
Katima Mulilo Airport
- Elevation
- 3,144 ft
- Coordinates
- 17°38′S 24°11′E
- Local time
- Africa/Windhoek
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Field information
FYKM runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Katima Mulilo Airport (FYKM/221) has one runway, 09/27, 7,520 ft (2,292 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FYKM, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Windhoek
Country
Namibia
NA
Municipality
Mpacha
Elevation
3,144 ft
Position
-17.6343, 24.1767
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Runways · FYKM
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,520 ft (2,292 m) | 128 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FYKM.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Katima Mulilo Airport (FYKM / 221) in Katima Mulilo, Namibia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FYKM 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 FYKM
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Namibia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Namibia. Applicable permit lead times for Namibia 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 Namibia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at FYKM
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FYKM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at FYKM
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FYKM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FYKM
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FYKM: 17° 38′ 3″ S 24° 10′ 36″ E; elevation 3144 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Katima Mulilo
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Katima Mulilo. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FYKM.
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Cargo Operations at FYKM
Support for freighter operations into FYKM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FYKM sits in the network
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Operating into FYKM?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Katima Mulilo Airport — one desk for the whole trip.