Southdowns Airport (KIW)

Kitwe, ZM 🇿🇲 Medium Airport

ICAO

FLSO

IATA

KIW

Elevation

4145 ft

Region

ZM-08

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FLSO

Local Code: Not available

Location: -12.9005° N, 28.1499° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Medium Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Southdowns Airport (FLSO (KIW)) in Kitwe, Zambia, appears to have extremely limited to no recent traveler reviews or experiences available online. As of April 2024, the government of Zambia has agreed to transform Southdowns Airport into a military base, transferring its management to the Zambia Air Force. This significant change in status suggests that civilian passenger operations may have ceased or are heavily restricted, which likely explains the absence of current traveler feedback. Historically, published reports have highlighted considerable infrastructure deficiencies.

What Travelers Love
  • Based on available information, there are no recent positive traveler sentiments or notable strengths to report.
Common Complaints
  • Outdated Infrastructure: As of 2013, the airport's terminal building was in a bad condition, lacking a baggage conveyor belt, and without storage facilities for cargo.
  • Limited Amenities: In 2013, there were no kiosks at the airport, and the departure lounge was described as small and poorly ventilated.
  • Substandard Facilities: Customs and Immigration officers reportedly used makeshift structures as offices.
  • Infrastructure Constraints for Flights: In 2015, the airport's infrastructure constraints meant it did not receive many scheduled flights and could not accommodate larger planes. There was a call for upgrading facilities to meet international standards.
  • Road Conditions: The road leading to the airport was reported to be in a bad state in 2015.

Due to the reported transition of Southdowns Airport to a military base in April 2024, obtaining recent civilian traveler reviews and experiences is not feasible. The available historical information points to significant infrastructure challenges at the airport, which likely impacted traveler satisfaction in the past. It is highly probable that the airport no longer operates as a typical civilian passenger facility.

Last updated: 58 days ago

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
11/29 6562 ft 100 ft ASP Active

Type Description Frequency
NDOLA TWR - 118.7 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
KT Southdowns NDB 394 kHz

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