Kariba Airport (KAB): Codes, Runways & Location
Kariba Airport (IATA: KAB · ICAO: FVKB) is a medium-sized airport serving Kariba, Zimbabwe. It lies at 16.5198° S, 28.8850° E, 1706 ft (520 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kariba Airport
Kariba Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kariba in Zimbabwe. It is identified by the IATA code KAB and the ICAO code FVKB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kariba Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1650 m (5413 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1706 ft (520 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bumi Hills Airport (BZH) about 66 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,650 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Kariba Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kariba Airport
Where is Kariba Airport located?
Kariba Airport is located in Kariba, Zimbabwe. Its coordinates are 16.5198° S, 28.8850° E.
What is the airport code for Kariba Airport?
Kariba Airport has an IATA code of KAB and an ICAO code of FVKB.
How long is the runway at Kariba Airport?
Kariba Airport's longest runway is about 1650 m (5413 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Kariba Airport have?
Kariba Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kariba Airport a major airport?
Kariba Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Kariba Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →