country guide
Flying in Lesotho: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in Lesotho: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 34 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in Lesotho
Lesotho has 34 airports and airfields in our database, of which 1 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- Moshoeshoe I International Airport
- Bobete Airport
- Katse Airport
- Kolberg Airport
- Kuebunyane Airstrip
- Lebakeng Airport
Browse all 34 Lesotho airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
Lesotho aviation by the numbers
34 airfields on record (1 with scheduled service), 3 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Small airport33
- Large airport1
Longest runways
- Moshoeshoe I International Airport10,498 ft
- Mejametalana Air Base4,531 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.