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Southdowns Airport (FLSO/KIW) — Kitwe, Zambia

At a glance

Runways: 11/29
Elevation: 4,145 ft

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FLSO
Name: Southdowns Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -12.9005
Longitude: 28.1499
Elevation: 4145 ft
Country: Zambia
Municipality: Kitwe
IATA Code: KIW
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Lusaka
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 11/29

Designation: 11/29
Dimensions: 2000x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
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 FLSO. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

FLLA Luanshya Zambia Airport 22 NM FLML Mufulira Airport 22 NM FLKE Kasompe Airport 25 NM FLSK Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Intl 31 NM FLWF West Six Airport 56 NM FLWA West One Airport 63 NM FLWB West Two Airport 64 NM FLEG East Seven Airport 83 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does FLSO require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Southdowns Airport (Zambia). Permit details for Zambia
Where is FLSO located?: Southdowns Airport (FLSO) is located in Kitwe, Zambia.
What is the IATA code for FLSO?: The IATA code for Southdowns Airport is KIW.
How long is the runway at FLSO?: The main runway at Southdowns Airport (11/29) measures 2000x30m.

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