Solwesi Airport (SLI): Codes, Runways & Location
Solwesi Airport (IATA: SLI · ICAO: FLSW) is a small airport serving Solwesi, Zambia. It lies at 12.1737° S, 26.3651° E, 4551 ft (1387 m) above sea level.
Overview of Solwesi Airport
Solwesi Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Solwesi in Zambia. It is identified by the IATA code SLI and the ICAO code FLSW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Solwesi Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2700 m (8858 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 4551 ft (1387 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kalumbila Airport (UMB) about 100 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 ≈ 2,700 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Solwesi Airport
Where is Solwesi Airport located?
Solwesi Airport is located in Solwesi, Zambia. Its coordinates are 12.1737° S, 26.3651° E.
What is the airport code for Solwesi Airport?
Solwesi Airport has an IATA code of SLI and an ICAO code of FLSW.
How long is the runway at Solwesi Airport?
Solwesi Airport's longest runway is about 2700 m (8858 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Solwesi Airport have?
Solwesi Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Solwesi Airport a major airport?
Solwesi Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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