NLA Airport Code, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
NLA is the IATA code for Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport, the main international gateway for Ndola, Zambia. Airlines and booking systems use NLA, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FLSK. At 4308 ft (1313 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Ndola airport code?
The airport code for Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is NLA. 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 FLSK, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 894 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code FLSK begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
Where is NLA?
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport serves Ndola, Zambia. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 12.97° S, 28.52° E. At 4308 ft (1313 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at NLA
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 11,483 ft (3.50 km), designated 09/27.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Ndola?
The IATA airport code for Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport in Ndola is NLA. Its ICAO code is FLSK.
What is the 3-letter code for Ndola?
The 3-letter IATA code for Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport in Ndola is NLA.
What airport is NLA?
NLA is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport, located in Ndola, Zambia.
What country is NLA in?
NLA (Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport) is in Zambia.
Where is NLA airport located?
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) is in Ndola, Zambia, at coordinates -12.96513, 28.51562.
What is the ICAO code for Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport?
The ICAO code for Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is FLSK. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code NLA.
What is the difference between NLA and FLSK?
NLA is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FLSK is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport.
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