{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Airport", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "Zambia", "addressLocality": "Chingola" }, "airlines": [ "Zambia Airways", "Proflight Zambia", "General Aviation", "Private Charters" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "45 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time", "value": "60 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "60 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to International Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Interline Connection Time", "value": "120 minutes" } ], "city": "Chingola", "code": "CGJ", "connection_tips": "Kasompe Airport (CGJ) should be planned as a Chingola access field rather than as the place where a larger commercial itinerary is supposed to hold together. The practical commercial air bridge into the Copperbelt remains Ndola, with Lusaka as the national hub behind it. Proflight Zambia's current network still makes Lusaka-to-Ndola the reliable scheduled step, and that tells you how to structure the trip: protect the Lusaka side, then plan the road or charter movement into Chingola separately.\n\nThat is especially important because the final transfer from Ndola to Chingola is not trivial if timing matters. It is a meaningful overland leg, and if a mining meeting, border movement, or private-flight handoff depends on it, the transfer should be treated as part of the connection itself rather than as a casual drive after landing. If you are reaching Kasompe by charter, the same rule applies in reverse: keep the international exposure protected in Lusaka and do not force the local airport to carry all the timing risk.\n\nThe airport can still be very useful for Copperbelt business precisely because it is closer to Chingola than the bigger commercial gateways. But that convenience only pays off when the road pickup, charter, or company transport is already confirmed. CGJ works best when Lusaka is the protected hub, Ndola is the scheduled commercial bridge, and Kasompe is treated as the final local access step into Chingola rather than a flexible recovery airport.", "country": "Zambia", "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/zm.png", "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=ZMW", "frequent_traveler_tip": [ "Kasompe is about 3 km southeast of Chingola, so pickups are usually quick.", "CGJ has a paved 1,432 m runway suited to smaller regional aircraft.", "There is no scheduled airline service at CGJ, so reconfirm charter times.", "Keep transport arranged in advance; Kasompe is a small airport.", "Carry essentials with you, as terminal services can be limited." ], "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Kasompe+Airport", "google_maps_reviews": { "rating": 0.0, "recent_reviews": [], "total_reviews": 0 }, "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=ZMW", "iataCode": "CGJ", "icao": "FLKE", "international": false, "last_modified": "June 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-29", "latitude": -12.5728, "layover_planner_info": "Compact regional terminal with Executive Lounge and basic dining. Chingola city center is a 10-minute drive away for hotels and full service restaurants.", "longitude": 27.8939, "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45, "mct_domestic_to_international": 60, "mct_interline": 120, "mct_international_to_domestic": 60, "mct_international_to_international": 90, "missed_connection_help": "Contact the respective airline service desks located in the main terminal hall near the check-in area.", "name": "Kasompe Airport", "region": "Africa", "related_airports": [ { "code": "LUN", "name": "Kenneth Kaunda International Airport" }, { "code": "KIW", "name": "Southdowns Airport" }, { "code": "MNS", "name": "Mansa Airport" }, { "code": "UMB", "name": "Kalumbila Airport" } ], "terminal_info": "Kasompe Airport (CGJ), also known by its ICAO code FLKE, is a significant regional aviation facility serving the city of Chingola in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. Located approximately 3 kilometers southeast of the city center in the Kasompe suburb, the airport acts as a critical link for the region's world-renowned copper mining industry. The facility is situated at an elevation of 4,463 feet and is a vital node for both domestic business travel and regional logistics within the Zambian interior.\n\nThe airport features a functional, mid-sized passenger terminal that efficiently manages both domestic and select regional international traffic. The terminal is designed for ease of use, with all passenger services including check-in, security, and boarding located within a single integrated structure. Amenities within the terminal include a comfortable Executive Traveller Lounge for premium passengers, several small retail shops, and a cafe serving refreshments and light meals. The facility is also equipped with specialized services for passengers with reduced mobility, including designated pathways and tailored assistance.\n\nOperational capacity at CGJ is centered around its well-maintained 1,432-meter asphalt runway (11/29), which is capable of handling regional turboprops and smaller executive jets. The airport serves as a key destination for carriers such as Zambia Airways and various charter operators, providing essential links to the national capital, Lusaka (LUN), and regional hubs such as Johannesburg and Nairobi. Ground transportation into central Chingola is readily available via official taxis and private vehicle pickups, ensuring easy access to the local mining headquarters and business centers. Its role as a functional and efficient regional airfield makes it an indispensable asset for the economic development of the Copperbelt.", "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps/@-12.5728,27.8939,15z" }