Luderitz Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Luderitz, Namibia. Its IATA code is LUD and its ICAO code is FYLZ. The airport lies at an elevation of 457 ft (139 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 6,004 ft (1,830 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Windhoek time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LUD
- ICAO code
- FYLZ
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 457 ft (139 m)
- Coordinates
- -26.6874, 15.2429
- Time zone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,004 ft · 1,830 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
| 12/30 | 3,830 ft · 1,167 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Gravel | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Luderitz Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| OMD Oranjemund Airport | Oranjemund, Namibia | 242 km · 150 mi |
| WVB Walvis Bay International Airport | Walvis Bay(Rooikop), Namibia | 417 km · 259 mi |
| ERS Eros Airport | Windhoek, Namibia | 490 km · 304 mi |
| WDH Hosea Kutako International Airport | Windhoek, Namibia | 519 km · 322 mi |
| UTN Upington Airport | Upington, South Africa | 623 km · 387 mi |
| SIS Sishen Airport | Sishen, South Africa | 775 km · 482 mi |
| HAL Halali Airport | Halali, Namibia | 861 km · 535 mi |
| CPT Cape Town International Airport | Cape Town, South Africa | 872 km · 542 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LUD. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 1,296 | 805 | 700 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,166 | 3,831 | 3,329 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,202 | 4,475 | 3,889 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,684 | 4,775 | 4,149 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,511 | 5,288 | 4,596 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,556 | 5,316 | 4,620 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,826 | 5,484 | 4,766 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,013 | 5,600 | 4,866 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,951 | 6,183 | 5,373 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,822 | 7,346 | 6,383 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,827 | 7,349 | 6,386 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,448 | 7,735 | 6,721 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 12,795 | 7,951 | 6,909 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,317 | 8,275 | 7,190 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 14,714 | 9,143 | 7,945 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,531 | 9,651 | 8,386 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 124.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Luderitz Airport?
The IATA code of Luderitz Airport is LUD and its ICAO code is FYLZ.
Where is Luderitz Airport located?
Luderitz Airport is in Luderitz, ǁKaras Region, Namibia, at -26.6874, 15.2429.
What time zone is Luderitz Airport in?
Luderitz Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Windhoek. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Luderitz Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 6,004 ft (1,830 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Luderitz Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Oranjemund Airport (OMD), about 242 km (150 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.