Solwesi Airport Guide

IATA SLIICAO FLSWSolwesiUpdated 2026-10-13

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Solwezi Airport (also spelled Solwesi) serves Solwezi, the provincial capital of North-Western Province in Zambia. It sits about 4 kilometres northwest of the town centre, a few kilometres north of the T5 road, at an elevation of 1,397 metres above sea level.

The airport has one asphalt runway, 08/26, that is 2,700 metres long. Kansanshi Mining upgraded the field with a runway able to take the Boeing 737, replacing a much shorter strip of about 1,200 metres. The runway handles business jets and narrow-body airliners, which suits the copper mining traffic around the town.

Scheduled service is domestic. Proflight Zambia flies to Lusaka, and Zambia Airways flies to Lusaka and to Kalumbila Airport. Zambia Airports Corporation Limited manages the airport. In January 2025 it said that a gully forming nearby had not reached the runway or disrupted flights.

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Key facts

Size: 1 runway
Location: -12.174, 26.365
Operator: Zambia Airports Corporation Limited
Links: Wikipedia ↗

Terminals

1 terminal

Solwesi Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Main Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 2 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

Main TerminalDomestic
Proflight Zambia, Zambia Airways

Nearby cities

1 city

Solwesi Airport is closest to Solwezi (4 km southeast). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

Solwezi4 km southeast

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Solwesi Airport?

Solwesi Airport uses the following codes: IATA: SLI, ICAO: FLSW. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Solwesi Airport located?

Solwesi Airport is located in Solwesi, North-Western Province, Zambia. The airport coordinates are -12.1737°, 26.3651°.

What services are available at Solwesi Airport?

Solwesi Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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