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Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA)

Ndola, ZM · Regional Airport · IATA: NLA · ICAO: FLSK · 1313 m ü. NN

CityNdola

Lat-12.9617

Lng28.5167

TimezoneUTC

TypeRegional Airport

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About This Airport

Opened in August 2021 to replace Ndola's obsolete old airport, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International (NLA) was built by China's AVIC International for around US$397 million. It serves the Copperbelt industrial region — Ndola, Kitwe and the surrounding copper and cobalt mines — from a site about 14 km from Ndola. A 3,500-metre runway accepts wide-body aircraft, and a dedicated transit cargo terminal rated above 30,000 tonnes a year keeps freight separate from passenger flows. In 2023 the airport handled 18,054 tonnes of cargo, up 9% year on year and largely tied to mining logistics. Copper and battery-grade cobalt dominate exports; time-critical volumes move by air while heavy bulk continues by road and rail to the seaports. Run by the Zambia Airports Corporation, NLA is Zambia's second genuine cargo airport after Lusaka (LUN).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is NLA. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport located?▼

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is located in Ndola, ZM.

What is the ICAO code of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is FLSK. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport?▼

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is at an elevation of 1313 meters (4308 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

-12.96167, 28.51667

1313 m ü. NN

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Last updated: 12 June 2026

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