Tsumeb Airport – TSB

Tsumeb Airport is located in Tsumeb, Namibia. It is the main airport serving the area and is its main air transport hub. Working under the IATA code TSB and the ICAO code FYTM, Tsumeb Airport is a public airport that is owned and operated by the local government. It sits at an elevation of 4,353 feet and its coordinates are 19°15′40″S 17°43′50″E. There is one runway, which measures 5,085 feet and is covered in asphalt. It caters many chartered and private flights. From time to time, it handles larger aircraft, including some military or government aircrafts.

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The airport serves an area, which was the site of a former mining operation. It is also the closest town to the Etosha National Park, making Tsumeb Airport and important part of the local tourism economy. The National Park was declared a game reserve in 1907 and is located in Northwestern Namibia. TSB is home to a non-directional beacon, which is located on a field near the airport. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Grootfontein, Otavi, Okakarara, and Omuthiya.

What to Do & Area Attractions

There is a small handful of well-reviewed hotels located in the area that is served by the Tsumeb Airport. A guest favorite is the Travel North Guest House, which is located a mile from the airport’s premises. Two other great properties near the airport include Tsumeb Guest House Kamho and the Minen Hotel.

An alternate airport for the Tsumeb Airport is the Mokuti Lodge Airport, which is located in Mokuti Lodge, Namibia.