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Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

Livingstone, Zambia

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Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

Livingstone, Zambia
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Zambia's gateway to Victoria Falls and the Zambezi.

Location
Livingstone, Zambia
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, designated by IATA code LVI and ICAO code FLHN, serves the tourist city of Livingstone in southern Zambia. It is the primary air access point for visitors traveling to Victoria Falls, one of the world's largest waterfalls, located just a few kilometers from the airport. The airport was renamed in honor of Harry Mwanga Nkumbula, a prominent Zambian nationalist leader, reflecting the country's commitment to recognizing its independence heroes. It handles both international and domestic flights, with capacity shaped largely by the demands of wildlife tourism and visits to the Victoria Falls area. Livingstone Airport has undergone infrastructure improvements over the years to accommodate growing tourist traffic and larger aircraft. It remains one of Zambia's busiest airports, second only to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Taxis and hotel shuttle services are the primary means of ground transport between the airport and central Livingstone, approximately 6 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving the airport include Proflight Zambia and Kenya Airways, with various charter operators also providing seasonal services.
Notable facts
  • The airport is located approximately 6 km northwest of Livingstone city center.
  • It sits close to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
  • The airport was renamed after Harry Mwanga Nkumbula, a key figure in Zambia's independence movement.
  • It serves as an important entry point for tourism to Zambia's southern wildlife corridor.
  • The airport's elevation is approximately 3,302 feet (1,006 meters) above sea level.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Routes

LVI → HREAF · E90
LVI → JNBBA · 734
LVI → HREKL · EMJ E90
LVI → HREKQ · E90
LVI → LUNP0 · J41 732
LVI → JNBSA · 319 320
LVI → MQPSA · ER3
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Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport, formerly Livingstone Airport, is an international airport on the northern edge of Livingstone, Zambia. The airport is named after Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula, who was a leader of the Zambian African National Congress.

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