Hosea Kutako International Airport is the main international airport of Namibia, serving the capital city Windhoek. Located well east of the city, 45 km (28 mi), it is Namibia's largest airport with international connections. From its founding in 1965 to the independence of Namibia in 1990, it was named J.G. Strijdom Airport. In 1990 the airport was renamed, in honor of Namibian national hero Hosea Kutako.
Airport Information | |
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Name | Hosea Kutako International Airport |
City | Windhoek |
Country | Namibia |
IATA Code | WDH |
Latitude | -22.4799 |
Longitude | 17.4709 |
Elevation (feet) | 5640 |
Wikipedia | Wikipedia link |
Keywords | J.G. Strijdom Airport |