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Hoanib Airstrip

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Hoanib Airstrip

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Remote wilderness airstrip serving Namibia's Hoanib Valley.

Location
Kunene Region, Namibia
Hoanib Airstrip (ICAO: FYHO) is a small, remote airstrip located in the Hoanib Valley of northwestern Namibia, within the Kunene Region. It serves as a critical access point for the surrounding wilderness areas, including the Palmwag Concession and nearby desert-adapted wildlife habitats. The airstrip primarily supports light aircraft operations, providing access to exclusive safari lodges such as Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp. It is not a commercial airport and handles only private and charter flight operations, catering to high-end ecotourism in one of Namibia's most remote landscapes. The area is renowned for its desert-adapted elephants, lions, and other wildlife that roam the ephemeral Hoanib River system. The airstrip plays a vital logistical role in connecting guests and supplies to lodges that are otherwise accessible only by long, difficult overland routes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airstrip consists solely of lodge transfers arranged by safari operators, as there is no public road access or conventional transport infrastructure.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate here; the airstrip is served exclusively by charter operators such as Wilderness Air Namibia.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the remote Hoanib Valley within the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia.
  • ›Primarily serves Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp and similar exclusive safari lodges.
  • ›The surrounding area is home to rare desert-adapted elephants and lions.
  • ›Accessible only by light charter aircraft or lengthy, challenging overland routes.
  • ›The Hoanib River is an ephemeral river, flowing only after significant rainfall events.
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A remote gateway to Namibia's wild and ancient desert landscape

Hoanib Airstrip is a small, private bush airstrip located in the remote Hoanib Valley of northwestern Namibia, within the Kaokoveld region. It serves as an access point for exclusive safari lodges and conservation concessions in one of Africa's most pristine and untouched wilderness areas. The airstrip primarily handles light charter aircraft connecting guests to high-end desert camps along the Hoanib River.

Terminals
  • Bush Airstrip — A basic unpaved bush landing strip with no permanent terminal infrastructure, used exclusively for light charter and safari flights.
Ground Transport
  • Lodge transfer vehicles arranged by safari camps
  • Private 4x4 charter transport
Nearby Hotels
  • Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
  • Palmwag Lodge
Dining

There are no dining facilities at the airstrip itself. All meals and catering are provided exclusively by the safari lodges and camps that guests are transferred to upon arrival.

Traveller Tips
  • All flights to Hoanib are by private charter only — coordinate transfers directly with your safari lodge well in advance.
  • Luggage is strictly limited on light charter aircraft; soft-sided bags are strongly recommended.
  • The area has no mobile coverage or public services — ensure all logistics are arranged before arrival.
  • Wildlife including desert-adapted elephants and lions may be encountered near the airstrip.

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