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FLSW

Solwesi Airport · Solwesi

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,551 ft / 1,387 m
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 8,858 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Solwesi Airport (FLSW), located in Solwesi, Zambia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 4,551 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 8,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Solwesi Airport
ICAO / IATA
FLSW / SLI
Municipality
Solwesi
Country
Region
ZM-06 — North-Western Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Elevation
4,551 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
UNLIT
Runway Length: 8,858 ft / 2,700 m
Runway Width: 120 ft / 37 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 08
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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142 km / 77 nm
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FZQM
Kolwezi Airport
182 km / 99 nm
FLSO
Southdowns Airport
210 km / 113 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026