Keetmanshoop Airport (FYKT)
Medium airport · Keetmanshoop, ǁKaras Region, Namibia
Airport data
| Name | Keetmanshoop Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FYKT |
| IATA | KMP |
| Elevation | 3,506 ft (1069 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 26°32'23" E 18°6'41" -26.53980, 18.11140 |
| Location | Keetmanshoop, ǁKaras Region, Namibia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,598 ft (2316 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 4,705 ft (1434 m) | 98 ft | GVL | No |
Keetmanshoop Airport at a glance
Keetmanshoop Airport is a medium airport in Keetmanshoop, ǁKaras Region, Namibia, known to airline systems as KMP. The field elevation of 3,506 ft (1069 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FYKT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 7,598 ft (2316 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FYKT 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 Keetmanshoop Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariental Airport | FYML | 216 km (117 NM) |
| Alexander Bay Airport | FAAB | 275 km (149 NM) |
| Oranjemund Airport | FYOG | 280 km (151 NM) |
| Luderitz Airport | FYLZ | 286 km (154 NM) |
| Aggeneys Airport | FAAG | 313 km (169 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Keetmanshoop Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,506 ft field elevation of Keetmanshoop 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 Keetmanshoop Airport
What is the ICAO code of Keetmanshoop Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Keetmanshoop Airport is FYKT, and its IATA code is KMP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Keetmanshoop Airport above sea level?
Keetmanshoop Airport sits at an elevation of 3,506 feet (1069 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Keetmanshoop Airport located?
The airport lies at -26.5398, 18.1114 — in Keetmanshoop, ǁKaras Region, Namibia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mariental Airport, about 216 km away.
Does FYKT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FYKT 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 Keetmanshoop Airport?
Keetmanshoop Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,598 ft (2316 m) with a ASP surface.