Medium airport · Kitwe, Zambia
Southdowns Airport
Southdowns Airport is a medium airport serving Kitwe, Zambia. Its IATA code is KIW. Its ICAO code is FLSO. It has 1 runway, longest 6,562 ft (ASP). Elevation 4,145 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kitwe, Zambia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KIW |
| ICAO code | FLSO |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 6,562 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 4,145 ft |
| Coordinates | 12.9005° S, 28.1499° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Southdowns Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Kasanka National Park · Zambia · 138.6 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Southdowns Airport?
Southdowns Airport — its IATA code is KIW and its ICAO code is FLSO.
Where is Southdowns Airport located?
Southdowns Airport serves Kitwe, Zambia. Its coordinates are 12.9005° S, 28.1499° E.
How high is Southdowns Airport?
Southdowns Airport sits at 4,145 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2898
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southdowns_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.