Katima Mulilo Airport (mpa)

Katima Mulilo Airport (also known as Mpacha Airport) is the main airport serving Katima Mulilo, the capital of Namibia's Zambezi Region (formerly the Caprivi Strip). It is strategically located near the borders of Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Angola.



Airport Information

Name: Katima Mulilo Airport (Mpacha Airport)

IATA Code: MPA

ICAO Code: FYKM

Type: Public Airport

Operator: Namibia Airports Company

Elevation: 958 m (3,144 ft) above sea level.

Coordinates



WGS84 Geographic Coordinates



Latitude: -17.6343

Longitude: 24.1767



DMS Format



17°38′03″ S

24°10′36″ E

Runway

Runway Length Surface

09/27 2,292–2,295 m Asphalt



The runway is capable of handling regional jet aircraft and larger turboprops.



Location

Located approximately 18 km southwest of Katima Mulilo on the B8 highway.

Situated in the Zambezi Region of northeastern Namibia.

Close to:

Botswana

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Angola

Importance



Katima Mulilo Airport serves as the principal aviation gateway to the Zambezi Region, providing access to:



Bwabwata National Park

Mudumu National Park

Nkasa Rupara National Park

The Zambezi, Chobe, and Kwando river systems.

Geographic Coordinates



-17.6343, 24.1767 (WGS84).