Kasompe Airport (FLKE)
Medium airport · Chingola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia
Airport data
| Name | Kasompe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FLKE |
| IATA | CGJ |
| Elevation | 4,636 ft (1413 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 12°34'22" E 27°53'38" -12.57280, 27.89390 |
| Location | Chingola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,698 ft (1432 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kasompe Airport at a glance
Kasompe Airport is a medium airport in Chingola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia, known to airline systems as CGJ. The field elevation of 4,636 ft (1413 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FLKE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 4,698 ft (1432 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FLKE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kasompe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southdowns Airport | FLSO | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport | FLSK | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Peter Zuze Air Force Base | FLND | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Lubumbashi International Airport | FZQA | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Kalumbila Airport | ZM-0045 | 268 km (145 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kasompe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,636 ft field elevation of Kasompe Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 10 airports and airfields we list for Zambia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kasompe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kasompe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kasompe Airport is FLKE, and its IATA code is CGJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kasompe Airport above sea level?
Kasompe Airport sits at an elevation of 4,636 feet (1413 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kasompe Airport located?
The airport lies at -12.5728, 27.8939 — in Chingola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Southdowns Airport, about 46 km away.
Does FLKE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FLKE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kasompe Airport?
Kasompe Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,698 ft (1432 m) with a ASP surface.