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Kenneth Kaunda Intl (FLKK/LUN) — Lusaka, Zambia

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Customs: Available 24h
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1
Tower: 118.1
Runways: 10/28, 15/33
Elevation: 3,779 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FLKK
Name: Kenneth Kaunda Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -15.330833
Longitude: 28.452723
Elevation: 3779 ft
Country: Zambia
Municipality: Lusaka
IATA Code: LUN
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: FLLC
Timezone: Africa/Lusaka
Distance from City: 27.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 10/28

Designation: 10/28
Dimensions: 12948 X 151
Surface: Concrete
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Centerline, Edge (HIRL), Threshold, MALS, TDZ, REIL-Omni
NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I RWY 10 (110.30 MHz, OM+MM), VOR/DME LKA, GS
Approach Types: ILS CAT I RWY 10, VOR/DME, RNAV
Remarks: Main paved runway. Length 3947m / 12948ft. Width 46m / 151ft. Max aircraft: B747. One parallel taxiway with multiple taxiway links.

Runway 15/33

Designation: 15/33
Dimensions: 2713 X 98
Surface: Grass
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Unknown
NAVAIDs: None
Approach Types: Visual only
Remarks: Secondary grass strip. Length 827m / 2713ft. Width 30m / 98ft. Likely for light GA use. Lighting status unconfirmed.

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 120.100 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 121.300 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Kenneth Kaunda Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: H24 operations. International airport.

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +260 211 271313
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.zacl.co.zm
Remarks: Operator: Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL). Email: [email protected]. T2 opened Aug 2021. Airlines: Zambia Airways, Proflight Zambia, Ethiopian, Kenya Airways, Emirates, SAA.

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: ZACL Operations: +260 211 271313 / [email protected]
Remarks: PPR for non-scheduled operations. Contact ZACL operations: +260 211 271313.

Customs

Open: 00:00:00
Close: 23:59:59
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: H24 for international flights. Two terminals: T1 domestic, T2 international (opened Aug 2021, 6 gates). Customs at T2.

Fees

Landing Fee: USD 2,500 for aircraft >400t + USD 5/additional ton. 60% surcharge outside published hours.
Parking Fee: N/A
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: Source: lusaka-airport.com. Ground handling mandatory. Handlers: NAC 2000, Aviary, General Aviation Services. Navigation fee: USD 9 per FIR crossing (SADC VSAT).

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: Jet A-1 available (DEF STAN 91-91, ASTM D1655 compliant). Suppliers: NAC 2000 Corp, General Aviation Services, Aviary.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Port of entry. H24 for international flights. Immigration at Terminal 2. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities. Yellow fever certificate required from endemic countries.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: H24 operations. Single runway 10/28 (3962m x 45m). Max aircraft: B747. Fire category available. Landing permit required for non-scheduled flights via ZCAA. Ground handling mandatory. Two terminals: T1 domestic, T2 international.

Alternates

FLLC

ICAO: FLLC
Name: Lusaka City Airport
Distance (NM): 8.6
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

FLSK

ICAO: FLSK
Name: Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Intl
Distance (NM): 140.4
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

FLSO

ICAO: FLSO
Name: Southdowns Airport
Distance (NM): 146.8
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Zambia Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 24-48 working hours before departure
Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require permits. AOC not required for private aircraft. Radio License required.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers FLKK. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

FLLC Lusaka City Airport 9 NM FLOT Otago 30 NM FVCD Chirundu Airport 48 NM FLMZ Mazabuka Airport 48 NM FLKW Milliken Airport 53 NM FLRZ Royal Zambezi Lodge Airstrip 55 NM FVMN Mana Pools Airport 60 NM FVRF Rifa Airstrip 64 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at FLKK?: The tower frequency at Kenneth Kaunda Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at FLKK?: Kenneth Kaunda Intl offers JET A-1.
Does FLKK require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Kenneth Kaunda Intl (Zambia). Permit details for Zambia
Is customs available at FLKK?: Yes, customs at Kenneth Kaunda Intl is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Does FLKK require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Kenneth Kaunda Intl.
Where is FLKK located?: Kenneth Kaunda Intl (FLKK) is located in Lusaka, Zambia.
What is the IATA code for FLKK?: The IATA code for Kenneth Kaunda Intl is LUN.
Does FLKK have an ILS approach?: Yes, Kenneth Kaunda Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 10/28.
Is FLKK a port of entry?: Yes, Kenneth Kaunda Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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