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Katima Mulilo Airport

Mpacha, Namibia

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Katima Mulilo Airport

Mpacha, Namibia
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Gateway to the Caprivi Strip in northeastern Namibia.

Location
Mpacha, Namibia
Katima Mulilo Airport, designated with IATA code MPA and ICAO code FYKM, serves the town of Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region of northeastern Namibia. It is commonly referred to as Mpacha Airport after the locality where it is situated, approximately 20 kilometres from Katima Mulilo town. The airport plays an important regional role in connecting the Zambezi Region — formerly known as the Caprivi Strip — to Namibia's capital Windhoek and other domestic destinations. It serves both civilian passengers and general aviation traffic in this remote but ecologically significant part of the country. The surrounding area is known for its wildlife, rivers including the Zambezi, and proximity to national parks, making the airport a point of entry for tourists visiting the region.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to low-volume regional and domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Katima Mulilo town, approximately 20 kilometres away, is available via road using taxis and private transfers.
Airlines here
Air Namibia historically operated scheduled services to Katima Mulilo; following Air Namibia's closure in 2021, scheduled connectivity has been limited.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is commonly known as Mpacha Airport, named after the local area rather than the nearest major town.
  • ›It is located in the Zambezi Region, formerly called the Caprivi Strip, a narrow panhandle in northeastern Namibia.
  • ›The region borders Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, making the airport strategically significant for cross-border access.
  • ›The airport serves as a gateway for tourists visiting nearby Mudumu and Bwabwata national parks.
  • ›Air Namibia's liquidation in 2021 significantly reduced scheduled air service to the airport.
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Gateway to the Caprivi Strip amid Namibia's wild eastern frontier

Katima Mulilo Airport, coded MPA and located near Mpacha in the Zambezi Region of northeastern Namibia, serves as the principal air access point for the Caprivi Strip. The airport connects this remote but ecologically rich corridor — bordered by four countries and the Zambezi River — to Windhoek and limited regional destinations. It plays a vital role in supporting tourism to nearby national parks and the local administrative hub of Katima Mulilo town.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal handling all passenger arrivals and departures with basic check-in and waiting facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal
  • Pre-arranged lodge and safari camp transfers
  • Car rental by prior arrangement with local operators
  • Minibus shared taxis to Katima Mulilo town
Nearby Hotels
  • Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge
  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge
  • Nkwazi Lodge
  • Kalizo Lodge
Dining

Dining options within the airport terminal are very limited, with only basic refreshments typically available. Katima Mulilo town, approximately 10 kilometres away, offers a handful of local restaurants and guesthouses serving Namibian and regional cuisine. Most visitors on safari packages will have meals arranged through their lodges.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your transfer or car hire well in advance, as transport options at the airport are minimal.
  • Carry sufficient Namibian dollars or rands, as ATM access near the airport is unreliable.
  • Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended for travel in the Zambezi Region.
  • Flight schedules are limited — verify connections carefully to avoid long layovers in this remote area.

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Namibia
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Routes

MPA → ERSSW · ER3
MPA → NDUSW · ER3

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Katima Mulilo Airport
Encyclopaedia

Katima Mulilo Airport, also known as Mpacha Airport, serves Katima Mulilo, the capital of the Zambezi Region in Namibia. The airport is on the B8 road, about 18 km (11 mi) southwest of the centre of Katima Mulilo. The Katima Mulilo non-directional beacon is located on the field.

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