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Keetmanshoop Airport

Keetmanshoop, Namibia

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Keetmanshoop Airport

Keetmanshoop, Namibia
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Southern Namibia's gateway serving the Karas Region.

Location
Keetmanshoop, Namibia
Keetmanshoop Airport (IATA: KMP, ICAO: FYKT) is a regional airport serving the town of Keetmanshoop, the administrative capital of the Karas Region in southern Namibia. It provides essential air connectivity for a remote area largely reliant on road transport across vast distances. The airport handles light and regional traffic, primarily connecting Keetmanshoop with Windhoek and other Namibian destinations. Its facilities are modest, reflecting the relatively small population and traffic volumes of the surrounding region. Keetmanshoop serves as an important hub for travelers exploring the southern Namibian interior, including the Fish River Canyon, one of Africa's largest canyons and a major tourist attraction in the area.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to regional and light aviation traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Keetmanshoop town center is primarily by taxi or private vehicle, as no regular bus service is established.
Airlines here
Air Namibia historically served the airport with regional connections, though scheduled service has been limited following the airline's liquidation in 2021.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 5 kilometers from Keetmanshoop town center.
  • ›Serves as a gateway to Fish River Canyon, one of the world's largest canyons.
  • ›The airport primarily handles light general aviation and charter flights.
  • ›Keetmanshoop is a key stopover town on the B1 highway between Windhoek and South Africa.
  • ›The Karas Region is Namibia's southernmost and largest region by area.
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Keetmanshoop Airport
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Keetmanshoop Airport is an airport serving Keetmanshoop, a city in the ǁKaras Region of Namibia. The airport is located about 5 km (3 mi) northwest of the town. It has customs and immigration services and is home to the Namibia Aviation Training Academy (NATA).

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