Katima Mulilo Airport (FYKM)
Medium airport · Mpacha, Zambezi Region, Namibia
Airport data
| Name | Katima Mulilo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FYKM |
| IATA | MPA |
| Elevation | 3,144 ft (958 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 17°38'3" E 24°10'36" -17.63426, 24.17669 |
| Location | Mpacha, Zambezi Region, Namibia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,520 ft (2292 m) | 128 ft | ASP | No |
Katima Mulilo Airport at a glance
Katima Mulilo Airport is a medium airport in Mpacha, Zambezi Region, Namibia, known to airline systems as MPA. The field elevation of 3,144 ft (958 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FYKM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 7,520 ft (2292 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FYKM 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 Katima Mulilo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kasane International Airport | FBKE | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport | FLHN | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Victoria Falls International Airport | FVFA | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Maun International Airport | FBMN | 271 km (146 NM) |
| Mongu Airport | FLMG | 286 km (154 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Katima Mulilo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,144 ft field elevation of Katima Mulilo 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 14 airports and airfields we list for Namibia — 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 Katima Mulilo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Katima Mulilo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Katima Mulilo Airport is FYKM, and its IATA code is MPA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Katima Mulilo Airport above sea level?
Katima Mulilo Airport sits at an elevation of 3,144 feet (958 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Katima Mulilo Airport located?
The airport lies at -17.6343, 24.1767 — in Mpacha, Zambezi Region, Namibia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kasane International Airport, about 107 km away.
Does FYKM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FYKM 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 Katima Mulilo Airport?
Katima Mulilo Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,520 ft (2292 m) with a ASP surface.