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Mfuwe International Airport
Mfuwe, Zambia

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Mfuwe International Airport
Mfuwe, Zambia
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Gateway to South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.
Location
Mfuwe, Zambia
Mfuwe International Airport (IATA: MFU, ICAO: FLMF) is a small international airport located near Mfuwe in Eastern Province, Zambia. It serves as the primary air access point for South Luangwa National Park, one of Africa's premier wildlife reserves and a major safari destination.
The airport handles both scheduled and charter flights, with traffic peaking during the dry safari season from June to October. Despite its international designation, it operates on a modest scale suited to the tourism-driven demand of the region.
The airfield features a paved runway capable of handling turboprop and small jet aircraft. Its remote location means ground infrastructure is limited, but it plays a vital economic role for the local tourism and hospitality industry.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building designed to handle low-volume leisure and safari tourism traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport consists primarily of private lodge transfers and safari vehicle pickups, as there is limited public transport infrastructure in the area.
Airlines here
Proflight Zambia operates scheduled services to Mfuwe, connecting it with Lusaka and other Zambian destinations, while various charter operators also serve the airport.
Notable facts
- ›Mfuwe serves as the main gateway to South Luangwa National Park, a world-renowned safari destination.
- ›The airport is situated in Eastern Province, approximately 650 km east of Lusaka.
- ›Wildlife, including elephants, occasionally wanders onto or near the airport grounds.
- ›Traffic is highly seasonal, peaking during the dry-season safari months of June through October.
- ›The airport holds international status, enabling some cross-border charter and tourism flights.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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MFU → LUNP0 · J41
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Latest news
ATTA® Travel· 6/4/2024
Mfuwe International Airport in Zambia Remains open to visitors this summer
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Travel Daily News International· 6/6/2024
Mfuwe International Airport in Zambia remains open to visitors this Summer
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Trendsnafrica· 5/20/2024
Zambia’s Mfuwe Airport To Undergo Rehabilitation Works
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Mwebantu· 5/18/2024
Government reverses decision to temporarily close Mfuwe International Airport.
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News Diggers!· 5/19/2024
Mfuwe Airport won’t close – Govt – Zambia
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Facebook· 2/28/2026
Eastern Province PF members of Parliament paraded at Mfuwe Airport to recieve and endorse President Hakainde Hichilema as a presidential candidate for the August 2026 elections.
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