# ADI — Arandis Airport

> Machine-readable reference for ADI. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/adi
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/adi
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/adi.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ADI.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-19T07:34:49.767+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Arandis Airport
- IATA: ADI
- ICAO: FYAR
- City: Arandis
- Country: NA (NA)
- Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
- Distance from city: 5 km (3.1 mi) south of Arandis
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1

## Overview

Welcome Arandis Airport (ADI) serves as a remote airstrip for the mining town of Arandis in Namibia, rather than a bustling commercial hub. Located just 5 km south of Arandis, this airport feels more like a bush field, where nearly all travelers arrive on pre-arranged charters linked to nearby uranium mines or safari operators. This sparse setup makes Arandis Airport an intriguingly private gateway to the Namib desert. At a glance Arandis Airport is essentially a utilitarian facility designed to handle specific flights linked to local mining activities and the rare tourist venture into the desert. There's one terminal — the Main Terminal — handling all operations, with no dining, shopping, or lounge options to speak of. It's a straightforward point of transfer rather than a place designed for comfort or amenities. Terminals & layout The Main Terminal is the only one you'll find here. Expect the bare essentials: a landing strip and likely a small waiting area. This is a place to simply land and depart, devoid of the usual airport buzz of passenger services. The simplicity of Arandis reflects its purpose as an entry and exit point for specialized travel, not for lingering or shopping…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/adi/terminals/main

## Insider tips

- _Avoid_: Don't expect food, shops, or ATMs at Arandis. Stock up on essentials in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, or Windhoek before flying into ADI.
- _Insider_: Arrange your ground transport in full before arriving. Routine taxis and rentals aren’t available, aligning with typical Namibia airstrip setups.
- _Time_: Plan for a half-day travel block when connecting onward through Windhoek or Walvis Bay due to potentially fluid schedules.
- _Insider_: For the best Sahara panoramas, keep a camera handy as flights over Namib's gravel plains can offer dramatic photography opportunities.
- _Local_: If operational conditions allow, take advantage of the desert flats outside the airport for iconic "middle-of-nowhere" photography possibilities.
- _Quiet_: Experience the unique silence and vast Namibian sky during arrivals and departures, a standout contrast to busier Namibian airports.
- _Insider_: If flying via a mine rotation, enjoy the informal camaraderie of your fellow passengers, reflecting a community dynamic in remote schedules.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/ADI.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/adi/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/adi/departures — HTML page with live departures