# AIW — Ai-Ais Airport

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

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/aiw
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/aiw
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/aiw.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AIW.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-21T06:57:00.008+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Ai-Ais Airport
- IATA: AIW
- ICAO: FYAA
- City: Ai-Ais
- Country: NA (NA)
- Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
- Terminals: 1

## Overview

Welcome Ai-Ais Airport (AIW) is a gateway unlike any other, set up as a simple dirt airstrip primarily serving charter flights heading to the nearby hot springs resort and Fish River Canyon. This airport doesn’t offer the usual trappings of commercial hubs; instead, think of it as a private bush airstrip experience. From here, you're within minutes of the thermal baths and canyon viewpoints, skipping the grueling drive across Namibia's rugged terrain. At a glance Ai-Ais Airport operates as a basic dirt-strip airfield located near Ai-Ais Hot Springs Resort. The airport caters mainly to lodge charters and self-fly safari travelers rather than commercial flights. Located in southern Namibia, Ai-Ais is recognized for its proximity to one of Africa's largest canyons, making it a strategically quiet yet historically significant strip within reach of the area's natural wonders. Terminals & layout The airport consists of a single terminal known as the Main Terminal, though labeling it a terminal might overstate its infrastructure. As there are no on-site restaurants, lounges, or shops, passengers should plan all logistics ahead of arrival. Services typically associated with international a…

## Terminals (1)

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

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Treat Ai-Ais Airport more like a bush airstrip than a commercial terminal. Coordinate fuel and logistics with your lodge since services are minimal.
- _Time_: Plan flights for early morning or late afternoon to avoid temperatures that can reach brutal highs, making the experience more comfortable.
- _Money_: Prepare to pay in cash, as card machines are often unreliable within this remote area.
- _Avoid_: Don't attempt to secure ground transfers after arrival. Prearrange a pickup or rental car to meet you at the strip.
- _Quiet_: Enjoy spectacular dark skies for stargazing if your schedule has you on the ground at night, free from the light pollution of larger airports.

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## Live data

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