Bitterwasser N. Sta Airport

NoneNA 🇳🇦 Small Airport

ICAO

NA-0008

IATA

-

Elevation

4150 ft

Region

NA-HA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: -23.865801° N, 17.9911° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Traveler sentiment regarding Bitterwasser N. Sta Airport (NA-0008), which is primarily an airstrip for the Bitterwasser Lodge & Flying Centre, is overwhelmingly positive, particularly among glider pilots who consider it a world-class destination. The experience is integrated with stays at the lodge, offering a unique blend of adventure and relaxation in the Namibian desert.

What Travelers Love
  • World-renowned Gliding Conditions: The airfield is celebrated globally as one of the best gliding sites, with ideal thermal conditions that have facilitated numerous world records.
  • Exceptional Lodge Amenities: The Bitterwasser Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in 22 deluxe bungalows and 14 rondavels, along with a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. The facilities are described as providing excellent comfort in a typical African ambiance.
  • Dedicated Aviation Services: The flight office and "lineboys" provide excellent service, assisting pilots with operations and aircraft handling, ensuring a smooth flying experience.
  • Unique Desert Ambiance: The location on the edge of the Kalahari offers stunning natural beauty, including palm trees lining the airfield that are illuminated at night, creating a magical atmosphere.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Conventional Airport Facilities: As a specialized airstrip, there are no traditional "terminal facilities," security checkpoints, or customs/immigration services in the sense of a commercial airport.
  • Remote Location and Access: The airport is about a 3-hour drive from Windhoek, with the last 60 km being on unpaved gravel roads. Driving at night is not recommended due to the presence of wild animals.
  • Lack of METAR Data: The airport does not publish its own METAR weather data, requiring pilots to rely on the nearest weather station located over 160 km away.
  • Mandatory Lodge Stay for Pilots: Participation in flight operations at Bitterwasser requires overnight stays at the Bitterwasser Lodge.

Bitterwasser N. Sta Airport provides an outstanding and highly specialized experience for glider pilots and a comfortable, unique retreat for all guests of the Bitterwasser Lodge & Flying Centre. While it lacks standard commercial airport infrastructure, its strengths lie in its world-class gliding conditions, integrated lodge amenities, and dedicated service, making it an exceptional destination for its niche.

Last updated: 54 days ago

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