Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA): Codes, Runways & Location
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (IATA: NLA · ICAO: FLSK) is a large airport serving Ndola, Zambia. It lies at 12.9651° S, 28.5156° E, 4308 ft (1313 m) above sea level.
Overview of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Ndola in Zambia. It is identified by the IATA code NLA and the ICAO code FLSK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 4308 ft (1313 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Peter Zuze Air Force Base about 16 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 ≈ 3,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
Where is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport located?
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is located in Ndola, Zambia. Its coordinates are 12.9651° S, 28.5156° E.
What is the airport code for Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport?
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport has an IATA code of NLA and an ICAO code of FLSK.
How long is the runway at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport?
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport's longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport have?
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport a major airport?
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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