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Kaoma Airport

Kaoma, Zambia

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Kaoma Airport

Kaoma, Zambia
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Small regional airstrip serving western Zambia's Kaoma district.

Location
Kaoma, Zambia
Kaoma Airport (IATA: KMZ, ICAO: FLKO) is a small domestic airstrip located in Kaoma, the administrative center of Kaoma District in Western Province, Zambia. The facility serves as a basic access point for the town and surrounding rural areas, supporting light aircraft operations and occasional charter flights. The airport has limited infrastructure typical of rural Zambian airstrips, with no scheduled commercial airline service regularly maintained. It plays a modest role in connecting Kaoma to other parts of Zambia, particularly for government, NGO, and private charter operations serving the region.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into Kaoma town is limited to private vehicles and local taxis, as no formal airport shuttle service is known to operate.
Airlines here
No major scheduled airline service operates at Kaoma Airport; the facility primarily handles private and charter flights.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Western Province, one of Zambia's more remote administrative regions.
  • ›Primarily used for light aircraft, charter flights, and government operations.
  • ›Serves Kaoma District, a largely rural area with limited road infrastructure.
  • ›No instrument approach procedures are publicly documented for the airstrip.
  • ›NGO and humanitarian flights have historically used the airstrip to access the region.
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Gateway to Zambia's western plains and untamed wilderness

Kaoma Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the town of Kaoma in Zambia's Western Province, connecting this remote area to the broader national air network. It supports light aircraft operations and plays a vital role in providing access to communities and wildlife areas in the surrounding region. The airport primarily serves charter flights, humanitarian operations, and occasional scheduled services given the area's limited road infrastructure.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A modest single-room facility handling arrivals and departures for light aircraft and charter operations.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis and local hire cars available at the airstrip
  • Minibus transport to Kaoma town centre
  • Private vehicle transfers arranged through local lodges
Nearby Hotels
  • Kaoma Guesthouse
  • Western Province Rest House
  • Local lodge accommodation near Kaoma town
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities inside the airport itself. Kaoma town offers small local restaurants and roadside eateries serving traditional Zambian meals such as nshima with relish. Travellers are advised to carry provisions, especially if connecting onward to remote areas.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your charter or scheduled flight 24 hours in advance as schedules can change with demand.
  • Carry sufficient local currency (Zambian Kwacha) as ATMs are scarce in Kaoma.
  • Pack light and within strict luggage weight limits typical of small aircraft operations.
  • Contact your lodge or host in advance to arrange reliable ground transport from the airstrip.

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Kaoma Airport is an airport serving Kaoma, Western Province, Zambia. The airport is within the northern section of the city.

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