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Zambia's Copperbelt gateway serving Ndola and the mining region.
Location
Ndola, Zambia
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is the main airport serving Ndola, the commercial and industrial hub of Zambia's Copperbelt Province. It was renamed in honor of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe, a prominent Zambian nationalist and politician who was a close ally of founding president Kenneth Kaunda.
The airport handles both domestic and international flights, connecting Ndola to Lusaka and several regional African destinations. It serves the significant mining and industrial activity of the Copperbelt, which drives substantial cargo and business travel demand.
Zambia's government has undertaken infrastructure improvements at the airport in recent years, reflecting Ndola's importance as the country's second-largest city and a key economic center.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 3 kilometers from Ndola city center and is accessible by road via taxi and private vehicle.
Airlines here
Proflight Zambia is the primary carrier operating scheduled services at the airport, with limited regional international connections.
Notable facts
- ›The airport was renamed after Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe, a Zambian nationalist leader and former vice president.
- ›It is the second busiest airport in Zambia after Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka.
- ›The airport serves the Copperbelt region, one of the world's most significant copper mining areas.
- ›The UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld died in a plane crash near Ndola in 1961, a historically significant aviation event in the region.
- ›The airport has the ICAO designation FLSK and serves as a key cargo hub for the mining industry.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
