Katima Mulilo Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Mpacha, Namibia. Its IATA code is MPA and its ICAO code is FYKM. The airport lies at an elevation of 3,144 ft (958 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 7,520 ft (2,292 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Windhoek time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MPA
- ICAO code
- FYKM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 3,144 ft (958 m)
- Coordinates
- -17.6343, 24.1767
- Time zone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,520 ft · 2,292 m | 128 ft · 39 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Katima Mulilo Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BBK Kasane International Airport | Kasane, Botswana | 107 km · 66 mi |
| LVI Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport | Livingstone, Zambia | 175 km · 109 mi |
| VFA Victoria Falls International Airport | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | 183 km · 114 mi |
| SWX Shakawe Airport | Shakawe, Botswana | 261 km · 162 mi |
| MUB Maun International Airport | Maun, Botswana | 271 km · 168 mi |
| KAB Kariba Airport | Kariba, Zimbabwe | 516 km · 321 mi |
| FRW Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport | Francistown, Botswana | 522 km · 324 mi |
| LUN Kenneth Kaunda International Airport | Lusaka, Zambia | 523 km · 325 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MPA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 1,035 | 643 | 559 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,843 | 3,631 | 3,155 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,567 | 4,081 | 3,546 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,314 | 4,545 | 3,949 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,662 | 4,761 | 4,137 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,679 | 4,771 | 4,146 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,713 | 4,792 | 4,165 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,049 | 5,001 | 4,346 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,975 | 5,577 | 4,846 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,459 | 7,120 | 6,187 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,931 | 7,414 | 6,442 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,993 | 7,452 | 6,476 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,776 | 7,938 | 6,898 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,427 | 8,343 | 7,250 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,056 | 8,734 | 7,590 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,885 | 9,870 | 8,577 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 125.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Katima Mulilo Airport?
The IATA code of Katima Mulilo Airport is MPA and its ICAO code is FYKM.
Where is Katima Mulilo Airport located?
Katima Mulilo Airport is in Mpacha, Zambezi Region, Namibia, at -17.6343, 24.1767.
What time zone is Katima Mulilo Airport in?
Katima Mulilo 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 Katima Mulilo Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 7,520 ft (2,292 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Katima Mulilo Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kasane International Airport (BBK), about 107 km (66 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.