Southdowns Airport

FLSO / KIW

Kitwe, ZM

Last Updated
Oct 31, 11:00 UTC

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Currently using: FLSK
Weather Source: Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (FLSK)
Distance: 22nm / 40km from FLSO

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31°C
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Dewpoint: 12°C
10kt
80°
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METAR FLSK 311100Z 08010KT CAVOK 31/12 Q1017

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LSO
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
6,562 ft 100 ft ASP 105°
↑ 8.7kt ↔ 5.0kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Southdowns Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FLSO
IATA Code: KIW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,145 ft MSL

Location

City: Kitwe
Country: ZM
Latitude: -12.900500°
Longitude: 28.149900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Southdowns Airport

Southdowns Airport (FLSO/KIW) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Kitwe, ZM. The facility operates at an elevation of 4,145 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (11/29) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.