KIW Airport Code, Southdowns Airport
KIW is the IATA airport code for Southdowns Airport, a regional airport serving Kitwe, Zambia. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, FLSO.
What airport is KIW?
KIW is the IATA airport code for Southdowns Airport, in Kitwe, Zambia. The same airport has the ICAO code FLSO.
Its ICAO code FLSO begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
| IATA airport code | KIW |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | FLSO |
| Airport | Southdowns Airport |
| City | Kitwe |
| Country | Zambia |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is KIW airport located?
Southdowns Airport (KIW) is in Kitwe, Zambia, at coordinates -12.9005, 28.1499.
It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 12.90° S, 28.15° E. At 4145 ft (1263 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at KIW
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 6,562 ft (2.00 km), designated 11/29.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Southdowns Airport?
The IATA code for Southdowns Airport in Kitwe is KIW. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Kitwe?
The 3-letter IATA code for Southdowns Airport in Kitwe is KIW.
What is the ICAO code for Southdowns Airport?
The ICAO code for Southdowns Airport is FLSO. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code KIW.
What is the difference between KIW and FLSO?
KIW is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FLSO is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Southdowns Airport.
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