# Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA)

> Katima Mulilo, NA · IATA: MPA · ICAO: FYKM · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `MPA` |
| ICAO | `FYKM` |
| City | Katima Mulilo |
| Country | NA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 958 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -17.63426, 24.17669 |

## Description

A single runway (09/27) and a seasonal timetable define Katima Mulilo Airport (IATA: MPA, ICAO: FYKM), the civilian successor to the South African air force base AFB Mpacha from the Border War era. It lies about 18 km southwest of Katima Mulilo on the B8 road, gateway to Namibia's remote Zambezi Region in the far northeast. Airlink alone serves the field on a seasonal basis — to Windhoek (December to March) and to Maun in Botswana (August to December). There is no cargo terminal and no scheduled freighter service; contrary to earlier claims, MPA is not cargo-capable. The regional economy rests on tourism along the Zambezi and Chobe rivers, fishing and farming, with goods moving by road via the Trans-Caprivi Highway. Time-critical air freight is handled through Hosea Kutako International Airport at Windhoek (WDH), some 1,200 km away.

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