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WDH Hosea Kutako International Airport
Hosea Kutako International Airport (IATA: WDH, ICAO:FYWH) is located in the the city of Windhoek, Namibia. It is the primary international airport serving Windhoek and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+264612955600

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IATA Code

WDH

ICAO Code

FYWH

Name

Hosea Kutako International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Namibia (NA)

City

Windhoek

Latitude

-22.4799004

Longitude

17.4708996

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+264612955600

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Airport Overview

Hosea Kutako International Airport（WDH） is Namibia’s principal international gateway for Windhoek and the country’s main scheduled international air transport point. It is located approximately 45 km east of Windhoek and operates in the UTC+01:00 time zone. For air freight, the airport is best assessed as an international passenger-led gateway with cargo moving through scheduled aircraft capacity and regional or intercontinental hub connections, rather than as a dedicated freighter hub. Our service team uses the airport primarily for time-sensitive commercial shipments, project-related consignments, mining and industrial supplies, perishables, and tourism-sector cargo. Available uplift, cargo acceptance windows, handling arrangements, and customs procedures can change by carrier and shipment profile, so our team verifies the operating plan before confirming a booking.

Official airport name	Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA / ICAO	WDH / FYWH
City and country	Windhoek, Namibia
Coordinates	22.4799004° S, 17.4708996° E
Airport telephone	+264 61 295 5600
Time zone	UTC+01:00

Key Highlights

National international gatewayHosea Kutako International Airport is the principal air gateway serving Windhoek and international cargo demand in Namibia.

Hub-dependent connectivityMany shipments require regional or intercontinental transfer planning; the practical routing depends on current carrier schedules and available belly capacity.

Distance from the capitalThe airport is outside Windhoek, making final-mile trucking, collection appointments, and delivery planning material parts of the shipment schedule.

Special handling requires pre-clearanceDangerous goods, temperature-sensitive cargo, live animals, oversized pieces, and high-value shipments should be accepted by the carrier before cargo is dispatched.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team treats cargo facilities and acceptance capability as shipment-specific items. Publicly available airport information does not establish a fixed cargo terminal specification for every commodity, carrier, or service level; therefore, we obtain confirmation from the operating airline, ground handler, and customs representatives before tender.

Air cargo acceptance: standard general cargo can normally be arranged subject to the selected carrier’s booking, documentation, security, weight, and dimensional limits.
Build-up and handling: palletization, ULD compatibility, screening, weighing, and warehouse cut-off requirements are carrier- and handler-dependent and must be confirmed before delivery.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: pharmaceutical, biological, and perishable shipments require advance confirmation of cool-chain handling, acceptance timing, packaging, and transfer exposure.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on the airline’s approval, current IATA DGR documentation, compliant packaging, labels, and the airport handling agent’s capability.
Customs and controlled cargo: import, export, transit, and inspection arrangements should be coordinated with the Namibian consignee or licensed customs broker before arrival.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional routing: cargo may be connected through southern African gateways or other regional points, depending on the origin, destination, airline network, and current capacity.
Long-haul routing: Europe, the Middle East, and other international markets are commonly planned through an airline hub rather than assumed as nonstop cargo services.
Carrier selection: the service team checks live schedules, interline or trucking arrangements, aircraft belly capacity, transfer limitations, and commodity acceptance before quoting.
Transit-time control: published flight time is not the same as end-to-end transit. Customs release, transfer connection, weekend or holiday handling, security screening, and the road distance to Windhoek can materially affect delivery.

Transit times are indicative planning variables only. Our team confirms the actual routing, cut-off, connection, and delivery plan against the booking confirmation; no fixed transit promise should be made before carrier acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Windhoek and the wider Namibian market form the core delivery and collection area, with onward road distribution requiring separate planning.
Mining and industrial supply: urgent spares, instruments, electrical components, maintenance parts, and project materials may require fast uplift and precise consignee coordination.
Perishables and food products: seafood, meat-related products, fresh produce, and other perishables require packaging validation, temperature planning, and minimal dwell time.
Tourism and commercial supplies: hotel, lodge, aviation, retail, and event-related goods can be time-sensitive despite modest shipment volumes.
General trade cargo: electronics, machinery, samples, garments, documents, and consolidated shipments are handled according to airline security and customs requirements.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off discipline: the final cargo acceptance time varies by airline, flight, commodity, and warehouse process. Our team obtains the operational cut-off rather than relying on a generic airport opening time.
Accurate documentation: the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, permits, origin documents, and any commodity-specific certificates must match the physical cargo, marks, pieces, and weights.
Dangerous goods and batteries: lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols, fuels, and equipment containing batteries require classification and airline approval before tender; undeclared hazardous contents can cause refusal or regulatory action.
Import and delivery release: the consignee or appointed broker should be ready for customs declarations, possible inspection, taxes or duties, and collection arrangements. The airport’s distance from Windhoek should be included in the delivery plan.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, HS code, cargo value, and commodity description to our team before booking so routing and acceptance restrictions can be checked.
For temperature-sensitive or perishable cargo, provide the required temperature range, packaging type, gel-ice or dry-ice details, shelf-life constraints, and consignee receiving hours before dispatch.
Use strong, stackable outer packaging with visible piece marks and handling labels. Confirm whether the shipment will move as loose cargo or in a ULD before finalizing dimensions.
For urgent or capacity-sensitive shipments, our team can compare alternative hub routings, split shipments, or airport-to-airport versus airport-to-door solutions, subject to live carrier confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Hosea Kutako International Airport handle international air cargo?

Yes, it is Namibia’s principal international airport and can be used for international cargo subject to the selected airline’s schedule, available capacity, cargo acceptance rules, and handling arrangements. Our team verifies each shipment before tender.

Is a direct freighter service guaranteed for cargo booked through the airport?

No. Cargo may move on scheduled passenger aircraft capacity or through connecting hubs. A direct freighter, nonstop routing, or particular airline should not be assumed unless confirmed in the booking.

How should urgent mining or industrial spare parts be prepared?

Provide exact dimensions, gross weight, part descriptions, value, battery or chemical information, delivery deadline, and consignee contact details. Our service team then checks dangerous-goods status, aircraft loading limits, connection feasibility, and road delivery requirements.

What additional planning is needed for chilled or perishable cargo?

The shipper should disclose the temperature range, packaging, coolant, shelf life, handling instructions, and receiving schedule. Carrier acceptance and cool-chain arrangements must be confirmed before cargo is moved to the airport.

Who should arrange customs clearance and final delivery in Namibia?

The importer or consignee normally appoints a suitable customs broker and provides the required import information. Our team can coordinate the airfreight and delivery plan, while release remains subject to customs, document accuracy, and local regulatory requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport name, codes, city, coordinates, address, telephone number, time zone, and approximate distance from Windhoek are based on the airport record supplied for this page. Operational conditions such as schedules, cargo capacity, acceptance cut-offs, handling availability, customs release, and carrier routing are time-sensitive and must be revalidated at booking.

Airport and national aviation information: airports.com.na
International airport and airline coding reference: iata.org
International aviation standards and reference material: icao.int

Our service team uses these sources for identity and reference checks, but live booking decisions remain subject to the operating carrier, ground handler, customs authorities, shipment documents, and the conditions applicable on the actual shipping date.