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Hosea Kutako International Airport

Namibia’s principal international airport, situated east of Windhoek in the Khomas region. Originally opened in 1964, it is part of the Namibia Airports Company network. Its two runways and passenger facilities make it a useful reference for studying an international gateway in a sparsely populated country. Sources: [Official airport profile](https://www.airports.com.na/airports/overview/29/); [Namibia AIP, FYWH AD 2.2 and 2.12](https://www.ncaa.com.na/publications/aeronautical-information/aeronautical-information-publication/aips/Aerodrome.pdf); [NAC company information](https://www.airports.com.na/about-nac/company-information/1/).

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Name
Hosea Kutako International Airport
Region
AFR
Type
airport

Details

Description
Namibia’s principal international airport, situated east of Windhoek in the Khomas region. Originally opened in 1964, it is part of the Namibia Airports Company network. Its two runways and passenger facilities make it a useful reference for studying an international gateway in a sparsely populated country. Sources: [Official airport profile](https://www.airports.com.na/airports/overview/29/); [Namibia AIP, FYWH AD 2.2 and 2.12](https://www.ncaa.com.na/publications/aeronautical-information/aeronautical-information-publication/aips/Aerodrome.pdf); [NAC company information](https://www.airports.com.na/about-nac/company-information/1/).
Elevation
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Established Year
1,964
Latitude
-22.481111111111108
Location
Longitude
17.470277777777778
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
government
Runway Count
2
Runway Length
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Creation Time
October 17, 2026 at 14:33:30 UTC
Updated Time
October 17, 2026 at 14:33:30 UTC