Sesriem Airport (SZM)

Sesriem, NA 🇳🇦 Small Airport

ICAO

FYSS

IATA

SZM

Elevation

2454 ft

Region

NA-HA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FYSS

Local Code: Not available

Location: -24.5128° N, 15.7467° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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Online Reviews Summary

Traveler reviews and experiences for Sesriem Airport (FYSS (SZM)) are generally limited, reflecting its nature as a small, regional airfield primarily serving tourists visiting the nearby Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon. While direct feedback on the airport's facilities is scarce, available data suggests a relatively smooth transit experience, particularly regarding security and immigration. The focus of most traveler discussions around "Sesriem" tends to be on the destination itself rather than the airport.

What Travelers Love
  • Efficient Security and Immigration: Recent data indicates relatively short wait times for both security (averaging 29 minutes) and immigration (averaging 8 minutes) at Sesriem Airport, suggesting a quick and hassle-free process for arrivals and departures. Peak hours can see security times rise to around 41 minutes and immigration to 23 minutes.
  • Gateway to Natural Wonders: While not an airport feature, travelers appreciate Sesriem Airport as a convenient entry point to Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon, allowing for quicker access to these iconic Namibian attractions, often via charter flights and pre-arranged transfers.
Common Complaints
  • Lack of Detailed Information on Terminal Facilities: There is a notable absence of recent traveler reviews detailing specific terminal facilities, amenities, or cleanliness. This suggests that the airport likely offers very basic services, or that its facilities are not a significant focus of traveler experience.
  • Limited Public Transportation and Parking Information: Specific information regarding on-site parking facilities or public transportation connections directly from Sesriem Airport to nearby lodges or attractions is not readily available in public reviews, though transfers are typically arranged by tour operators or lodges.

Overall, Sesriem Airport functions primarily as a functional and efficient gateway to the Namib Desert's attractions, with travelers generally experiencing quick processing times. However, those expecting extensive terminal amenities or detailed public transport options should be aware of the airport's minimalist nature.

Last updated: 74 days ago

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Nearby Airports

Sossusvlei Lodge Landing Site
NA-0060
NoneNA
Small Airport
~8 km away
Geluk Airstrip
NA-0067
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~18 km away
Farm Whitwater East Landing Strip
FYGK
Desert Homestead, NA
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~23 km away
Betesda Airstrip
FYBE
NoneNA
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~28 km away
Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge Airport
FYSL
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, NA
Small Airport
~35 km away
Kwessi Dunes Airfield
NA-0001
NoneNA
Small Airport
~39 km away
Weltevrede Rest Landing Site
NA-0065
NoneNA
Small Airport
~44 km away
Zebra River Lodge Airstrip
FYZR
NoneNA
Small Airport
~56 km away
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