Kalabo Airport (KLB)

Kalabo, ZM 🇿🇲 Small Airport

ICAO

FLKL

IATA

KLB

Elevation

3450 ft

Region

ZM-01

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FLKL

Local Code: Not available

Location: -14.998818° N, 22.648372° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Recent traveler reviews and experiences for Kalabo Airport (FLKL (KLB)) are limited, making it challenging to provide a comprehensive summary of traveler sentiment. However, available operational data suggests a generally efficient and straightforward experience at this small Zambian airport, primarily serving domestic and some limited international traffic.

What Travelers Love
  • Efficient Security and Immigration: Travelers can generally expect relatively short wait times at security checkpoints (estimated around 11 minutes) and for passport control/immigration (around 9 minutes). Check-in processes also appear to be reasonably quick, with current estimates around 15 minutes.
  • Predictable Queue Times: FlightQueue data, updated as recently as November 2025, provides insights into best times to arrive for minimal waits, such as between 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (around 8 minutes) and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (around 10 minutes).
  • Essential Functionality: The airport plays a vital role in connecting Kalabo with other parts of Zambia, facilitating passenger travel, cargo transportation, and medical evacuations.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Facilities and Amenities: There is a notable lack of detailed information regarding terminal facilities, amenities, or cleanliness. Some sources even indicate "Terminal: Not available," suggesting a very basic infrastructure without the extensive offerings found in larger airports.
  • Scarcity of Traveler Feedback: A significant complaint is the absence of readily available traveler reviews and personal experiences, making it difficult for prospective travelers to gauge qualitative aspects such as staff helpfulness, comfort, or overall atmosphere.
  • Basic Transportation Information: While the airport is located approximately 4 kilometers (2 miles) west of Kalabo town, specific details on public transportation options or ease of transfer to and from the town are not widely documented in traveler feedback. However, airport parking with shuttle service is available from various providers.

In summary, Kalabo Airport appears to be a functional, no-frills facility primarily valued for its operational efficiency in handling essential air travel with relatively short security and immigration wait times. While it fulfills its role as a key regional connector, travelers should expect minimal amenities and limited access to comprehensive qualitative reviews of the airport experience.

Last updated: 61 days ago

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