Solwesi Airport
Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)
About 11h 28m 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 Solwesi Airport
Solwezi Airport is an airport serving Solwezi, a city in the North-Western Province of Zambia. The airport is the largest in the province and was upgraded by Kansanshi Mining PLC with the addition of a new runway able to handle the Boeing 737. Prior to the runway being upgraded there was a small 1200 meter runway not able to handle large aircraft, but with the upgrade of the runway after the mining boom, Proflight Zambia was able to deploy the British Aerospace Jetstream 41 to Solwezi. Also, the newly revived national carrier, Zambia Airways, has begun service from Lusaka to Solwezi utilizing a Dash 8-400.
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Live weather
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Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 / 26 | 8,858 ft / 2,700 m | 120 ft | Asp | Unlit | Open |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Solwesi Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Solwesi Airport?
The ICAO code for Solwesi Airport is FLSW, and its IATA code is SLI.
Where is Solwesi Airport located?
Solwesi Airport is small airport located in Solwesi, Zambia, at an elevation of 4,551 ft (1,387 m).
How many runways does Solwesi Airport have?
Solwesi Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,858 ft / 2,700 m.
Which airlines fly to Solwesi Airport?
Airlines historically serving Solwesi Airport include Proflight Commuter Services (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Solwesi Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Solwesi Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Solwesi Airport in?
Solwesi Airport is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Solwesi Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Solwesi Airport is approximately 3.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Solwesi Airport?
The nearest airport to Solwesi Airport is West Seven Airport (FLWG), about 42.9 nm to the wnw, followed by Kalumbila Airport and West One Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Solwesi Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.