Walvis Bay International Airport

2025-12-132026-10-22

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May 2026
27 MayThe Namibian
The Namibia Airports Company has acquired a N$16-million firefighting vehicle for Walvis Bay International Airport to enhance safety standards and boost regional aviation competitiveness. …
Walvis airport gets N$16m fire truck
22 MayWindhoek Observer
Staff Writer The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has acquired an additional aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle for Walvis Bay International Airport as part of efforts to strengthen aviation safety and expand airport operations. …
Walvis Bay airport gets new firefighting vehicle
21 MayThe Namibian
… 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 …
Airports company charts new regional routes
4 MayThe Namibian
… 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. …
Namibia has enough jet fuel amid Middle East conflict
April 2026
24 AprThe Namibian
… As of February, Hosea Kutako International Airport remained the dominant hub, accounting for 78.4% of total passenger movement, followed by Walvis Bay International Airport at 12.7% and Eros Airport at 5.3%, with smaller airports contributing between 2.4% and 0.06%. …
Hosea Kutako expansion to cost up to N$5 billion
14 AprNew Era
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey, with Hosea Kutako International Airport and Walvis Bay International Airport attaining Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 1. …
NAC achieves airport carbon accreditation
December 2025
13 DecThe Namibian
Hosea Kutako International Airport and Walvis Bay International Airport have been re-certified for meeting stringent safety, operational and technical standards. …
Hosea Kutako, Walvis Bay airports certified for meeting standards

World & Region

Namibia hosts first African CTBTO nuclear test-ban inspection exercise

The News

Namibia is hosting the first Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Integrated Field Exercise on African soil, running until 20 November 2026, allowing international participants to practise on-site inspection techniques. Equipment for the exercise arrives in Swakopmund on Monday, 12 October, with authorities assuring residents that no nuclear materials or hazardous goods will be used.

9 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Friday 9 October

Namibia hosts first African CTBTO nuclear test-ban inspection exercise
Namibia is hosting the first Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Integrated Field Exercise on African soil, running until 20 November 2026, allowing international participants to practise on-site inspection techniques. Equipment for the exercise arrives in Swakopmund on Monday, 12 October, with authorities assuring residents that no nuclear materials or hazardous goods will be used.
9 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Friday 18 September

Walvis Bay airport weather services restored after connectivity outage
Meteorological services at Walvis Bay International Airport have been fully restored after a connectivity disruption from last Friday temporarily interrupted weather observations and forced some scheduled flights to divert to Hosea Kutako International Airport. The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority temporarily reclassified the airport's airspace to allow operations to continue safely during the disruption.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Walvis Bay airport weather services restored after six-day outage
Meteorological services at Walvis Bay International Airport have been fully restored after a six-day disruption caused by connectivity issues that affected aviation operations and forced some flights to divert to Hosea Kutako International Airport. During the outage, the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority temporarily reclassified the airspace to allow operations to continue safely.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Walvis Bay airport meteorological services fully restored
Meteorological services at Walvis Bay International Airport have been fully restored following a connectivity disruption that began on 11 September and forced some flights to divert to Hosea Kutako International Airport. The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority temporarily reclassified the airport's airspace from Class C to Class G while services were being restored.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 17 September

Walvis Bay airspace downgraded to uncontrolled Class G status
Walvis Bay International Airport's airspace has been downgraded to Class G uncontrolled airspace, prompting the Independent Patriots for Change to raise concerns about air traffic control capacity, aviation safety, and delays in weather information provision. The downgrade means the airport will no longer have the same level of controlled-airspace services, potentially creating hazards during coastal fog and reduced visibility.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
IPC raises concerns over Walvis Bay airspace downgrade
The Independent Patriots for Change has warned that downgrading Walvis Bay International Airport's airspace to Class G could compromise safety or operations.
17 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Saturday 25 July

Walvis Bay airport installs N$1.3 million flight information system
Namibia Airports Company has introduced a modern Flight Information Display System at Walvis Bay International Airport to provide passengers with real-time flight updates, including arrivals, departures, boarding times, and gate allocations through digital screens across the terminal.
25 July 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 23 July

NAC installs N$1.3m flight display system at Walvis Bay
The Namibia Airports Company has installed a new flight information display system worth N$1.3 million at Walvis Bay International Airport, featuring digital screens at check-in counters, lounges and waiting areas to provide passengers with real-time flight information including arrivals, departures, boarding times and gate allocations.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Walvis Bay airport installs modern flight information display system
Namibia Airports Company has introduced a modern Flight Information Display System (FIDS) at Walvis Bay International Airport, valued at approximately N$1.3 million, to improve passenger experience with real-time updates on arrivals, departures, boarding times, and gate allocations. The digital screens are installed at key passenger touchpoints including check-in areas, departure lounges, and waiting areas as part of NAC's broader digital transformation efforts.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 24 June

Zambia, Zimbabwe join aviation carbon market initiative
Zambia and Zimbabwe have signed the Aviation Carbon Market Compact as part of the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA Eligible Emissions Unit (EEU) Supply, a global initiative to scale up carbon credits for international aviation. The alliance now includes 50 entities and aims to meet CORSIA's expected demand for 225–250 million carbon credits by spring 2027.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 27 May

Walvis Bay airport acquires N$16m firefighting vehicle
The Namibia Airports Company has purchased a N$16-million Rosenbauer Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle for Walvis Bay International Airport, bringing its firefighting fleet to three vehicles and maintaining its airport rescue and firefighting category at level six. The investment aims to enhance aviation safety standards, enable larger aircraft to land, and position Namibia as a competitive aviation and logistics hub in southern Africa.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 22 May

Walvis Bay airport acquires firefighting vehicle for safety upgrade
Namibia Airports Company has acquired a Rosenbauer aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle for Walvis Bay International Airport to strengthen aviation safety, meet international requirements, and potentially improve the airport's rescue and firefighting category from its current sixth.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 21 May

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 4 May

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 →

Friday 24 April

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 →

Tuesday 14 April

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 →