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Katima Mulilo Airport

Mpacha, Namibia
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Gateway to the Caprivi Strip in northeastern Namibia.

Location
Mpacha, Namibia
Katima Mulilo Airport, designated with IATA code MPA and ICAO code FYKM, serves the town of Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region of northeastern Namibia. It is commonly referred to as Mpacha Airport after the locality where it is situated, approximately 20 kilometres from Katima Mulilo town. The airport plays an important regional role in connecting the Zambezi Region — formerly known as the Caprivi Strip — to Namibia's capital Windhoek and other domestic destinations. It serves both civilian passengers and general aviation traffic in this remote but ecologically significant part of the country. The surrounding area is known for its wildlife, rivers including the Zambezi, and proximity to national parks, making the airport a point of entry for tourists visiting the region.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to low-volume regional and domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Katima Mulilo town, approximately 20 kilometres away, is available via road using taxis and private transfers.
Airlines here
Air Namibia historically operated scheduled services to Katima Mulilo; following Air Namibia's closure in 2021, scheduled connectivity has been limited.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is commonly known as Mpacha Airport, named after the local area rather than the nearest major town.
  • ›It is located in the Zambezi Region, formerly called the Caprivi Strip, a narrow panhandle in northeastern Namibia.
  • ›The region borders Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, making the airport strategically significant for cross-border access.
  • ›The airport serves as a gateway for tourists visiting nearby Mudumu and Bwabwata national parks.
  • ›Air Namibia's liquidation in 2021 significantly reduced scheduled air service to the airport.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Namibia
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Routes

MPA → NDUSW · ER3
MPA → ERSSW · ER3

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Embraer RJ1352 routes
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City & Place Guide

Remote Caprivi gem bordering lush Chobe riverfront wilderness

Mpacha is a small, remote settlement in the Zambezi Region (formerly the Caprivi Strip) of northeastern Namibia. It is best known for Mpacha Airport, which serves as a key entry point for travelers heading into the surrounding wetlands and game-rich areas near the Chobe and Kwando rivers.

The area sits within one of Africa's most ecologically significant wildlife corridors, where Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe converge. Visitors typically use Mpacha as a transit hub before venturing into nearby conservancies, lodges, and national parks. The landscape is defined by floodplains, mopane woodland, and papyrus-lined waterways teeming with elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife.

Mpacha itself offers little formal tourist infrastructure, making it most suitable for self-drive adventurers or fly-in safari guests. Nearby Katima Mulilo, the regional capital roughly 12 km away, provides fuel, supplies, and basic amenities for those passing through.

  • •Mudumu National Park — pristine floodplain park rich in elephant and sitatunga populations
  • •Bwabwata National Park — vast multi-use park with outstanding game viewing along the Kwando River
  • •Chobe River proximity — easy access to legendary elephant concentrations across the Botswana border
  • •Kwando River corridors — superb sunset boat cruises and birdwatching in papyrus wetlands
  • •Nkasa Rupara National Park — remote twin-island park famous for buffalo and lechwe herds
  • •Katima Mulilo — riverside regional capital offering local markets and four-country border access

Getting around: There is no public rail or formal bus service directly serving Mpacha; most visitors arrive by small charter aircraft at Mpacha Airport or by private vehicle on the B8 Trans-Caprivi Highway. Self-drive 4WD is the most practical option for exploring the region. Local taxis and minibuses connect nearby Katima Mulilo to surrounding villages, and lodge shuttles are commonly arranged for fly-in safari guests.

Best time: The dry season from May to October offers the best wildlife viewing as animals concentrate around water sources and vegetation thins out.

Local food: Try fresh Zambezi River fish — particularly bream and catfish — grilled or pan-fried at local eateries in Katima Mulilo, often served with pap (maize porridge) and relish.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Katima Mulilo Airport
Encyclopaedia

Katima Mulilo Airport, also known as Mpacha Airport, serves Katima Mulilo, the capital of the Zambezi Region in Namibia. The airport is on the B8 road, about 18 km (11 mi) southwest of the centre of Katima Mulilo. The Katima Mulilo non-directional beacon is located on the field.

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