Airports / Namibia / MPA
Katima Mulilo Airport.
Mpacha, Namibia · 3,144 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
55 ratings
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Operators based
3,144
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
58 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kasane International Airport (BBK).
Overview
Katima Mulilo Airport, listed as FYKM / MPA, is a mid-sized airport in Mpacha, Namibia. The airport sits 3,144 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MPA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kasane International Airport (BBK, 58 nm), Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI, 95 nm), and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA, 99 nm). With a single 7,520-foot paved runway, MPA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from MPA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under FYMP. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Mpacha.
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Field capability
ICAO
FYKM
IATA
MPA
FAA / Local
FYKM
Elevation
3,144 ft
Coordinates
17.6343° S · 24.1767° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Namibia fields
state range 14–5,640 ft
At 3,144 ft, MPA sits lower than 57% of the 14 Namibia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,520 ft
- 09/277,520 ft × 128 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,520 ft
MPA's 7,520 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 58nmBBKKasane International AirportKasane
- 95nmLVIHarry Mwanga Nkumbula International AirportLivingstone
- 99nmVFAVictoria Falls International AirportVictoria Falls
- 147nmMUBMaun International AirportMaun
- 154nmMNRMongu AirportMongu
- 173nmHWNHwange National Park AirportGwayi River Farms
Location
Open the full mapFYKM · Katima Mulilo Airport · Mpacha, Namibia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MPA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,350 nm | 15h 10m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,457 nm | 15h 25m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,597 nm | 15h 45m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,619 nm | 15h 48m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,620 nm | 15h 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 7,020 nm | 16h 44m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,083 nm | 16h 52m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,436 nm | 17h 42m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MPA?
- Katima Mulilo Airport's longest paved runway is 7,520 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MPA?
- Katima Mulilo Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,520 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to MPA?
- The closest alternate is Kasane International Airport (BBK), about 58 nm away, followed by Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) at 95 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MPA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 15h 10m (6,350 nm), New York about 15h 25m (6,457 nm), Washington DC about 15h 45m (6,597 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.