Kitwe Airport Code: KIW / FLSO

What is the Kitwe airport code?

The airport code for Southdowns Airport is KIW. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code FLSO, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

Its ICAO code FLSO begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.

Where is KIW?

Southdowns Airport serves Kitwe, Zambia. 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 airport code for Kitwe?

The IATA airport code for Southdowns Airport in Kitwe is KIW. Its ICAO code is FLSO.

What is the 3-letter code for Kitwe?

The 3-letter IATA code for Southdowns Airport in Kitwe is KIW.

What airport is KIW?

KIW is Southdowns Airport, located in Kitwe, Zambia.

What country is KIW in?

KIW (Southdowns Airport) is in Zambia.

Where is KIW airport located?

Southdowns Airport (KIW) is in Kitwe, Zambia, at coordinates -12.9005, 28.1499.

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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