Kasompe Airport - CGJ
Kasompe Airport is an airport located in Chingola, Zambia. It is a public airport that is owned and operated by the local government. Sitting at an elevation of 4,636 feet above mean sea level, Kasompe Airport goes by the IATA Code CGJ and the IATA code FLKE. Its coordinates are 12°34′22″S 27°53′38″E. There is one runway, which measures 4,693 feet and has an asphalt surface. It is the main airports in the area and not only handles private and chartered flights, but it is also an important cargo hub for the area.
Best Time to Visit
The airport is in Cooperbelt Province. This province covers the mineral rich Cooperbelt as well as farming and bush areas to the south of the province. It served as the backbone of the Northern Rhodesian economy during the British colonial rule of the area. Kasompe Airport has a non-directional beacon that is approximately half a mile from the Runway. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Kitwe, Chililabombwe, Chambishi, and Kalulushi.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of great hotels located in the area served by the Kasompe Airport. Two of the best-reviewed ones include the Mokorro Game Ranch and Lodge and the Protea Hotel by Marriot Chingola. Another nearby property is the Lumpongo Lodge – Chingola.
An alternate airport to the Kasompe Airport is the Ndola Airport, located in Ndola, Zambia. An international airport that can be used as an alternative to Kasompe Airport is the Lubumbashi International Airport in Lubumbashi, DR Congo.
On this page it is easy to search for Chingola, Zambia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Chingola, Zambia (CGJ-Chingola) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the CGJ airport.
Most of these CGJ
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Chingola, Zambia
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the CGJ airport are Kitwe City Square, Copperbelt University, and Kitwe City Square.
Map of Chingola, Zambia Hotels
View all Chingola, Zambia (CGJ-Chingola) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Chingola, Zambia (CGJ-Chingola) location map.
Weather Forecast for Chingola, Zambia (CGJ-Chingola)
If you planning to travel to Chingola, Zambia (CGJ-Chingola), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 4:18 AM.
The temperature feels like 72.85 with a humidity level of 59 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 6 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 9, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east at a speed of 9 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 3:54 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/7
Few clouds
73°F
High: 84°F
Low: 61°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
5/8
Clear Sky
72°F
High: 85°F
Low: 61°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
5/9
Few clouds
71°F
High: 82°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
5/10
Scattered clouds
72°F
High: 83°F
Low: 61°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
5/11
Few clouds
74°F
High: 87°F
Low: 60°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
5/12
Few clouds
72°F
High: 86°F
Low: 61°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Chingola, Zambia CGJ airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free CGJ airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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