Palmwag Airport

Palmwag, NA 🇳🇦 Small Airport

ICAO

NA-0168

IATA

-

Elevation

- ft

Region

NA-KU

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: -19.873201° N, 13.943931° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

While specific traveler reviews for Palmwag Airport (NA-0168) as a standalone facility with details on terminal amenities, security, or customs are not available, the overall sentiment for traveling to Palmwag and utilizing its airstrip for access to Palmwag Lodge is overwhelmingly positive. Travelers view the airstrip as a functional gateway to a remarkable wilderness experience, with the lodge providing comprehensive support.

What Travelers Love
  • Seamless Transfers: Guests consistently praise the Palmwag Lodge for providing efficient and complimentary transfers to and from the airstrip, ensuring a smooth arrival and departure experience.
  • Remote Wilderness Access: The airstrip serves as a vital entry point to the Palmwag Concession, allowing travelers direct access to the stunning Damaraland landscape, known for its unique desert-adapted wildlife and rugged beauty.
  • Lodge Facilities and Hospitality: While not directly airport-related, the positive experiences at Palmwag Lodge (including comfortable accommodation, excellent dining, friendly staff, and amenities like pools and bars) contribute significantly to the overall satisfaction of travelers arriving via the airstrip.
  • Scenic Arrival: Flying into Palmwag offers breathtaking aerial views of the dramatic basalt landscapes, rolling sand dunes, and the Uniab River tributaries, setting the tone for the adventure ahead.
Common Complaints
  • Lack of Dedicated Airport Facilities: There are no traveler complaints regarding security wait times, customs/immigration, or terminal facilities at NA-0168, likely because it operates as a very basic airstrip primarily serving the lodge, with no public terminal or traditional airport infrastructure for independent review. Specific information on security wait times or customs/immigration for this location is not publicly available in traveler reviews.
  • Remoteness and Connectivity: While a key attraction, the remote location of Palmwag means that connectivity (mobile signal, Wi-Fi) outside the main lodge areas can be limited. This is an inherent aspect of visiting a wilderness area rather than an airport-specific complaint.
  • Gravel Roads for Ground Travel: For those driving to Palmwag, the last sections involve gravel roads, which, while generally in good condition, can be challenging or slippery after heavy rains. This is not relevant to those arriving by air directly at the airstrip.

Overall, travelers to Palmwag appreciate the convenience of the airstrip as it enables direct access to an exceptional wilderness destination. The "airport experience" is intrinsically linked with the highly-rated services of Palmwag Lodge, which handles all logistical aspects of arrival and departure, including transportation connections and any necessary ground handling. There is no indication of a traditional airport terminal or the associated processes (like security lines or dedicated customs facilities) being a factor in the traveler experience.

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