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Katima Mulilo Airport

IATA MPAICAO FYKM🇳🇦 Mpacha
Coordinates
17.6343°S, 24.1767°E
Elevation
3,144 ft (958 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
NA-CA
Time zone
Gaborone(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
7.7° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:12
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
18:17
Civil dusk
18:39

About 11h 43m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Katima Mulilo Airport

Katima Mulilo Airport

Katima Mulilo Airport, also known as Mpacha Airport, serves Katima Mulilo, the capital of the Zambezi Region in Namibia. The airport is on the B8 road, about 18 km (11 mi) southwest of the centre of Katima Mulilo. The Katima Mulilo non-directional beacon is located on the field.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 277,520 ft / 2,292 m128 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR125.600 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FIR CAPRIVI ZIPFELClass GFIRGNDFL145

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Namibia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: E (from about 90°), on 23% of observations, averaging 5 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan94%4,809 ft
Feb96%4,883 ft
Mar97%4,772 ft
Apr98%4,579 ft
May99%4,075 ft
Jun100%3,629 ft
Jul100%3,562 ft
Aug100%4,230 ft
Sep100%4,936 ft
Oct100%5,359 ft
Nov98%5,121 ft
Dec97%5,002 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~3,5625,359 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Katima Mulilo Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Katima Mulilo Airport?

The ICAO code for Katima Mulilo Airport is FYKM, and its IATA code is MPA.

Where is Katima Mulilo Airport located?

Katima Mulilo Airport is medium airport located in Mpacha, Namibia, at an elevation of 3,144 ft (958 m).

How many runways does Katima Mulilo Airport have?

Katima Mulilo Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,520 ft / 2,292 m.

Which airlines fly to Katima Mulilo Airport?

Airlines historically serving Katima Mulilo Airport include Air Namibia (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Katima Mulilo Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Katima Mulilo Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Katima Mulilo Airport in?

Katima Mulilo Airport is in the Africa/Gaborone time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Katima Mulilo Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Katima Mulilo Airport is approximately 7.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Katima Mulilo Airport?

The nearest airport to Katima Mulilo Airport is Sesheke Airport (SJQ), about 12 nm to the ne, followed by Saile Airport and Mapulanga Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Katima Mulilo Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.