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Hosea Kutako International Airport

Also known as: HKIA

2022-03-272026-05-25
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  1. May 2026

  2. … The company is also expanding its cargo operations through planned warehousing facilities at Hosea Kutako International Airport, Walvis Bay International Airport and Lüderitz Airport to support imports and exports through NAC airports, which handled goods worth N$42 billion durin …

    The Namibian

    Airports company charts new regional routes

  3. … The Desert Air plane left from a private airstrip at Hosea Kutako International Airport near Windhoek on Sunday morning, 10 May, enroute to Sossusvlei, when it crashed near Hammerstein Lodge in the south western part of the country. …

    The Namibian

    German city mourns Desert Air plane crash victims

  4. … The small plane, a Cessna 210, was supposed to land about an hour later on the private airstrip of a lodge in the Sossusvlei area after taking off from a farm near Hosea Kutako International Airport; however, it crashed and burned to cinders before reaching its destination, killi …

    Informanté

    Identities of German family who died in plane crash revealed

  5. … She added that the aircraft took off from a farm called Helena, just to the south-east of Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA), and was headed to Keerweder in the Hardap Region. …

    Informanté

    Four succumb to plane crash near Sossusvlei

  7. … The NAC’s current suppliers are Central Oil Namibia at Eros and Ya Toivo airports, Puma and Engen Namibia at Hosea Kutako International Airport, and Southern Energy Company at Walvis Bay International Airport, Lüderitz Airport and Katima Mulilo Airport. …

    The Namibian

    Namibia has enough jet fuel amid Middle East conflict

  8. … The expansion will see flights between Zurich Airport and Hosea Kutako International Airport increase from two weekly frequencies, set to begin on 1 June 2026, to three weekly flights from 15 July 2026, operated on an Airbus A350-900. …

    Informanté

    Namibia gains extra Europe flight with Edelweiss
  9. April 2026

  11. The government has confirmed plans to expand Hosea Kutako International Airport, including the construction of a third terminal, as part of efforts to increase capacity and strengthen Namibia’s aviation sector. …

    The Namibian

    Govt plans Hosea Kutako airport expansion

Thursday 21 May

  1. NAC pursues new regional routes after Air Botswana suspension

    The Namibia Airports Company is pursuing new regional and international air routes following Air Botswana's suspension of the Windhoek-Gaborone service in August 2025. NAC says it operates across six African countries excluding Botswana and three European destinations, and remains positive about restoring direct connectivity between Windhoek and Gaborone.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 18 May

  1. German family and pilot killed in Desert Air crash

    A Desert Air plane carrying three members of the Lohmiller family and pilot Martin Funck crashed near Hammerstein Lodge in southwestern Namibia on 10 May while travelling from Windhoek to Sossusvlei. Richard Lohmiller was a long-time CEO of Kaufland Germany.

    18 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. German family of three die in Sossusvlei plane crash

    A Cessna 210 crashed on 10 May 2026 near Sossusvlei while en route from Hosea Kutako International Airport, killing three German visitors—Silke Lohmiller (61), her husband Richard (66), and their son Henry (19)—plus a fourth victim. The wreckage was discovered the following morning, with recovery efforts ongoing.

    12 May 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 11 May

  1. Four passengers, pilot die in Sossusvlei plane crash

    A Cessna 210 crashed and burned near Sossusvlei in the Hardap Region on 10 May, killing a German pilot working for Desert Air and three German tourists. The aircraft took off from Helena farm near Hosea Kutako International Airport headed to Keerweder; the operator lost radar contact about five minutes before the scheduled landing, when the crash is believed to have occurred.

    11 May 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 10 May

  1. NamPower outage on 22 May will disrupt Windhoek water supply

    NamPower has scheduled a planned power outage at the Von Bach Base substation on 22 May 2026 from 07:00 to 18:00 to extend busbar connections to a mobile substation. The outage will temporarily disrupt water supply operations at the NamWater Von Bach Treatment Plant and affect customers in Windhoek, Okahandja, and surrounding areas including Hosea Kutako International Airport.

    10 May 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 4 May

  1. Namibia has sufficient jet fuel capacity amid Middle East tensions

    Namibia Airports Company chief executive Bisey /Uirab says the country has sufficient fuel capacity to bridge short-term supply constraints amid geopolitical tensions affecting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Fuel suppliers at Namibian airports are contractually required to maintain reserves of Jet A1 and FGas.

    4 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Edelweiss Air increases Zurich-Windhoek flights to three weekly

    Edelweiss Air will expand its direct Zürich–Windhoek service to three weekly flights from July 2026, up from two weekly flights starting June 2026, using an Airbus A350-900. The expansion is expected to boost inbound tourism to destinations including Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast.

    3 May 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 24 April

  1. Namibia Airports plans N$4–5 billion Hosea Kutako terminal expansion

    The Namibia Airports Company is advancing plans to expand Hosea Kutako International Airport with preliminary cost estimates ranging from N$4 billion to N$5 billion, targeting completion by 2030 to accommodate rising passenger volumes. The new passenger terminal is intended to reinforce the airport's role as Namibia's primary international gateway, with projections indicating capacity constraints by 2029 or 2030.

    24 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Government plans Hosea Kutako airport expansion including third terminal

    The government has confirmed plans to expand Hosea Kutako International Airport, including construction of a third terminal, as part of efforts to increase capacity and position Namibia as a regional aviation hub. The upgrades will include improving air navigation systems and expanding passenger handling capacity, with the government exploring public-private partnerships to finance the infrastructure.

    22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. NAC airports achieve international carbon accreditation level one

    Namibia Airports Company's Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay international airports have attained Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 1 from Airports Council International Africa, confirming they have measured and compiled their carbon footprint and established a foundation for long-term carbon management strategies.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 5 April

  1. Windhoek's leadership accused of neglect, misplaced priorities

    An opinion piece criticizes Windhoek's city administration for 35 years of poor road maintenance, excessive executive salaries (N$4.4–5 million annually), lack of industrial strategy, and failure to develop infrastructure despite being Namibia's capital and face to the world. The author calls for the president and national Cabinet to intervene and demands the city leadership develop concrete plans for urban growth, industrial zones, conference facilities, and informal settlement upgrading.

    5 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. High Court grants bail to six Namcor fraud accused

    The High Court upheld appeals by six accused in the Namcor fraud and corruption case, granting them bail with restrictions on travel and movement. Judge Philanda Christiaan cautioned that courts should avoid informal labels like "Fuelrot" in discussing criminal cases, as such terminology can imply prejudgement and undermine public trust in judicial impartiality.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

  1. High Court grants bail to six in Namcor fraud case

    Six individuals charged in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia fraud and corruption case have been granted bail by the Windhoek High Court after successful appeals, with the court finding material misdirections in the magistrate's earlier refusal. The accused include former Namcor executives and businessmen and are subject to strict conditions including movement restrictions and reporting requirements.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namra confiscates N$28m khat shipment at Windhoek airport

    The Namibia Revenue Agency seized over 56kg of khat (a stimulant plant classified as illegal in Namibia) worth about N$28 million from a cargo consignment at Hosea Kutako International Airport. One suspect was apprehended and is expected to appear in court as investigations continue.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 March

  1. Police, Gondwana partner to improve tourist safety measures

    Namibia's Tourism Protection Unit and Gondwana Collection are collaborating to enhance visitor safety through initiatives including the 'Gondwana Traveller Passport' booklet and visible police presence at Hosea Kutako International Airport. The effort aims to provide arriving tourists with practical safety guidance and reassurance as they begin their journeys.

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Four Namibian youth swimmers compete at South African championships

    Namibia Aquatics Sports Federation sent four swimmers aged 17–18 to the South African National Youth Swimming Championships in Port Elizabeth this week to showcase their talent and gain exposure at international standard competitions.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 15 March

  1. Otjihase Pump Station maintenance disrupts water in Brakwater

    NamWater has announced a scheduled maintenance shutdown of the Otjihase Pump Station on 19 March 2026 due to NamPower work on an electrical reticulation line, affecting some downstream customers in the Brakwater area; the City of Windhoek and major storage reservoirs will not be affected.

    15 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. President marks Women's Day with reflections on equality progress

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered remarks on International Women's Day highlighting Namibia's strides in women's emancipation, including the recent swearing-in of the first female Supreme Court judge and the women's national soccer team's Cosafa Cup victory. She also commended an all-female Ethiopian Airlines crew, noting that women now lead nations, advance science and shape industries in ways once unimaginable.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Nandi-Ndaitwah highlights women's progress in aviation

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined Ethiopian Airlines at Hosea Kutako International Airport to commemorate the airline's 80th anniversary and celebrate International Women's Day, highlighting women's growing role in aviation and progress toward gender equality. She pointed to Namibia's milestones including female leadership in government and sectors such as medicine, engineering and aviation, and noted that an all-female Ethiopian Airlines crew arrival sends a powerful message to young girls about career opportunities.

    10 March 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 7 March

  1. Proflight Zambia launches Livingstone-Windhoek air route

    Proflight Zambia operated its first flight to Windhoek on Tuesday, with service to be offered three times weekly from both Lusaka and Livingstone. The new route was marked by a landing ceremony attended by tourism and aviation stakeholders.

    7 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Proflight Zambia launches new Windhoek service

    Zambian carrier Proflight Zambia inaugurated its first flights to Windhoek this week, operating three times weekly between Lusaka, Livingstone, and Namibia's capital. Government officials and aviation stakeholders highlighted the route's potential to boost tourism, trade, and regional connectivity between the two countries.

    5 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Proflight begins three-weekly Lusaka-Windhoek service

    Proflight Zambia launched a new three-times-weekly air service connecting Lusaka and Windhoek via Livingstone, operating on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Namibian officials said the route would boost trade, tourism and regional connectivity between the two nations.

    5 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 20 February

  1. Windhoek water supply interrupted Friday for maintenance work

    NamWater has announced a scheduled water supply interruption on 20 February from 07:30 to 16:30 affecting Windhoek and surrounding areas including Finkenstein, Herbothsbrick, and Hosea Kutako International Airport, due to critical maintenance at the Von Bach Booster 2 Substation requiring a power outage.

    20 February 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. 40th Nedbank Cycle Challenge returns with fresh format and routes

    Namibia's longest-running corporate cycling event returns on Sunday, 23 February 2026, starting at the University of Namibia with three distance options (25km, 60km, 100km) and new organisers LEMA Events. The event also revives the Nedbank Kidz Challenge on Saturday, 21 February, for the first time in a decade.

    18 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. 40th Nedbank Cycle Challenge returns with fresh routes, new organisers

    Namibia's iconic corporate cycling event returns this Sunday from the University of Namibia campus with three race distances (100km, 60km, 25km) under new organisers Lema Events, featuring redesigned routes and enhanced safety measures. The event also marks the return of the Nedbank Kidz Challenge for the first time this decade.

    18 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Namibian cyclists prepare for 2026 national road championships

    Namibia's national road and time trial cycling championships will take place in Windhoek from Friday to Sunday, with over 120 elite, under-23, and junior riders competing for national champion jerseys across time trial and road race events.

    4 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. 2026 Nedbank National Road Cycling Championships held in Windhoek

    The Nedbank Namibian National Road and Time Trial Championships will take place on the A1 Dr Hage Geingob Freeway on Friday and Sunday, with more than 120 cyclists expected to participate from across the country.

    3 February 2026 · New Era →

Friday 9 January

  1. Fine-dining Taste Restaurant in Eros permanently closes

    After four years of operation, Taste Restaurant in Eros closed on 1 January 2025. Chef and owner Nicla Dos Santos said the closure aligns with the group's long-term vision, though the Taste Hospitality Group continues to operate other outlets including a location at Hosea Kutako International Airport and CHOW NOW concepts.

    9 January 2026 · New Era →

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