BBZ · FLZB · Zambezi Airport

Zambezi Airport (BBZ)

Zambezi, Zambia · small airport · -13.536° 23.106° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeBBZ
ICAO CodeFLZB
Typesmall airport
NameZambezi Airport
MunicipalityZambezi
CountryZambia
ContinentAF
Latitude-13.536° S
Longitude23.106° E
Elevation3538 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryZambia
ISO Code
RegionZambezi
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+2
DST OffsetUTC+2
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving BBZ

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (13.5°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Zambezi Airport (BBZ/FLZB) is a small regional airfield serving the town of Zambezi in Zambia's North-Western Province, near the border with Angola. It primarily handles light aircraft and charter flights connecting this remote district to larger hubs. The airport features a single unpaved runway and minimal infrastructure, typical of rural Zambian airfields supporting local travel and limited tourism access to the surrounding woodland areas.

💡 Local Tip
Fuel availability at Zambezi Airport can be unreliable, so pilots flying in should arrange fuel reserves from larger airports like Solwezi or Lusaka before final approach.
🚖 Getting There

Ground transport from Zambezi Airport is not formally organized, so arranging a private transfer or taxi with your accommodation in advance is highly recommended. The airport is located a short drive from the town center of Zambezi, making road access straightforward. Travelers heading onward to Angola or other North-Western destinations typically continue overland, as flight connections from this airfield are minimal.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the IATA code for Zambezi Airport?
A: The IATA code is BBZ, and its ICAO code is FLZB.

Q: Are there scheduled commercial flights to Zambezi Airport?
A: Scheduled service is very limited; most flights are charter or private operations serving the surrounding region.

Q: What kind of aircraft can land at Zambezi Airport?
A: The airport primarily accommodates small turboprop aircraft and light planes, as it has an unpaved runway suited to smaller aviation.

Q: Is Zambezi Airport suitable for international flights?
A: It is not set up for major international operations; cross-border travel to nearby Angola is more commonly handled by road.
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