Southdowns Airport (KIW): Codes, Runways & Location
Southdowns Airport (IATA: KIW · ICAO: FLSO) is a medium-sized airport serving Kitwe, Zambia. It lies at 12.9005° S, 28.1499° E, 4145 ft (1263 m) above sea level.
Overview of Southdowns Airport
Southdowns Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kitwe in Zambia. It is identified by the IATA code KIW and the ICAO code FLSO. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Southdowns Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2000 m (6562 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 4145 ft (1263 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) about 40 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 ≈ 2,000 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southdowns Airport
Where is Southdowns Airport located?
Southdowns Airport is located in Kitwe, Zambia. Its coordinates are 12.9005° S, 28.1499° E.
What is the airport code for Southdowns Airport?
Southdowns Airport has an IATA code of KIW and an ICAO code of FLSO.
How long is the runway at Southdowns Airport?
Southdowns Airport's longest runway is about 2000 m (6562 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Southdowns Airport have?
Southdowns Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Southdowns Airport a major airport?
Southdowns Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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