Peter Zuze Air Force Base (FLND)
Medium airport · Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia
Airport data
| Name | Peter Zuze Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FLND |
| Elevation | 4,170 ft (1271 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 12°59'50" E 28°39'50" -12.99722, 28.66389 |
| Location | Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 8,250 ft (2515 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 10R/28L | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 75 ft | CON | No |
Peter Zuze Air Force Base at a glance
Peter Zuze Air Force Base is a medium airport in Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia. The field elevation of 4,170 ft (1271 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FLND are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10L/28R — offers 8,250 ft (2515 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10L points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FLND 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 Peter Zuze Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport | FLSK | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Southdowns Airport | FLSO | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Kasompe Airport | FLKE | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Lubumbashi International Airport | FZQA | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Kenneth Kaunda International Airport | FLKK | 260 km (140 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Peter Zuze Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,170 ft field elevation of Peter Zuze Air Force Base 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 Peter Zuze Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Peter Zuze Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Peter Zuze Air Force Base is FLND, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Peter Zuze Air Force Base above sea level?
Peter Zuze Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 4,170 feet (1271 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Peter Zuze Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at -12.9972, 28.6639 — in Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport, about 16 km away.
Does FLND publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FLND 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 Peter Zuze Air Force Base?
Peter Zuze Air Force Base has 2 runways. The longest, 10L/28R, measures 8,250 ft (2515 m) with a CON surface.