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Katima Mulilo Airport

Mpacha, Namibia

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Katima Mulilo Airport

Mpacha, Namibia

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Gateway to the Caprivi Strip in northeastern Namibia.

Location

Mpacha, Namibia

Katima Mulilo Airport, designated with IATA code MPA and ICAO code FYKM, serves the town of Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region of northeastern Namibia. It is commonly referred to as Mpacha Airport after the locality where it is situated, approximately 20 kilometres from Katima Mulilo town. The airport plays an important regional role in connecting the Zambezi Region — formerly known as the Caprivi Strip — to Namibia's capital Windhoek and other domestic destinations. It serves both civilian passengers and general aviation traffic in this remote but ecologically significant part of the country. The surrounding area is known for its wildlife, rivers including the Zambezi, and proximity to national parks, making the airport a point of entry for tourists visiting the region.

Terminals

The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to low-volume regional and domestic passenger traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and Katima Mulilo town, approximately 20 kilometres away, is available via road using taxis and private transfers.

Airlines here

Air Namibia historically operated scheduled services to Katima Mulilo; following Air Namibia's closure in 2021, scheduled connectivity has been limited.

Notable facts

›The airport is commonly known as Mpacha Airport, named after the local area rather than the nearest major town.
›It is located in the Zambezi Region, formerly called the Caprivi Strip, a narrow panhandle in northeastern Namibia.
›The region borders Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, making the airport strategically significant for cross-border access.
›The airport serves as a gateway for tourists visiting nearby Mudumu and Bwabwata national parks.
›Air Namibia's liquidation in 2021 significantly reduced scheduled air service to the airport.

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Air Namibia

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MPA → ERSSW · ER3

MPA → NDUSW · ER3

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Embraer RJ1352 routes

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