# WDH — Hosea Kutako International Airport > Machine-readable reference for WDH. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/WDH.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-18T07:47:59.11+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Hosea Kutako International Airport - IATA: WDH - ICAO: FYWH - City: Windhoek - Country: NA (NA) - Timezone: Africa/Windhoek - Distance from city: 45 km (28 mi) east of Windhoek - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 2 - Official website: https://www.airports.com.na/airports/3/ ## Overview Welcome Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Namibia greets travelers with a unique blend of frontier ambiance and efficiency. Just 45 km east of Windhoek, the airport feels more like a bush outpost than a bustling city hub. Arrivals at this airport mean planes park at remote stands, and passengers walk across the tarmac under the expansive Namibian skies. Despite this rustic charm, seasoned safari travelers find that clearance through immigration and baggage claims are usually swift. Many manage to collect a SIM card, grab their rental 4x4, and hit the B6 highway within an hour of landing, ready to explore the country. At a glance Hosea Kutako handles an undisclosed amount of passenger traffic annually through its T1 and T2 terminals. With two runways, it welcomes flights from various international and domestic carriers such as Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Fly Namibia. The airport's location, 28 miles east of Windhoek, means that transfers to the city take about 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. Terminals & layout The airport consists of two main terminals: T1 and T2. The Domestic Terminal, used by Fly Namibia, South African Airways, and Airlink, hosts essent… ## Terminals (2) - **Domestic Terminal** — airlines: Fly Namibia, South African Airways, Airlink, TAAG Angola, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/terminals/t1 - **International Terminal** — airlines: Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/terminals/t2 ## Dining (4) - **Duty-Free Deli** — T1 · Deli · Snacks · $ · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/restaurants/duty-free-deli-t1 - **International Café** — T1 · International · Café · $ · 06:00 - 22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/restaurants/international-cafe-t1 - **Local Cuisine Restaurant** — T2 · Local · Namibian · $$ · 08:00 - 20:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/restaurants/local-cuisine-restaurant-t2 - **Sky Bar** — T2 · Bar · Lounge · $$$ · 10:00 - 23:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/restaurants/sky-bar-t2 ## Lounges (3) - **Business Class Lounge** — T1 · access: Business Class Passengers · Open 6 AM - 8 PM URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/lounges/business-class-lounge-t1 - **Namibia Airlines Lounge** — T2 · access: Namibia Airlines Business Class, Priority Pass · day pass: $30 · Open 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/lounges/namibia-airlines-lounge-t2 - **Priority Pass Lounge** — T2 · access: Priority Pass, Day pass · day pass: $25 · 6 AM - 10 PM URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/lounges/priority-pass-lounge-t2 ## Shops (11) - **Beauty Store** — T2 · Beauty URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/shops/beauty-store-t2 - **Bookstore** — T2 · Books URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/shops/bookstore-t2 - **Cultural Gifts Store** — T2 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/shops/cultural-gifts-store-t2 - **Duty Free Shop** — T2 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/shops/duty-free-shop-t2 - **Electronics Store** — T2 · Electronics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/shops/electronics-store-t2 - **Fashion Boutique** — T2 · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/shops/fashion-boutique-t2 - **Gourmet Food Store** — T2 · Food URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/shops/gourmet-food-store-t2 - **Jewelry Store** — T2 · Jewelry URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/shops/jewelry-store-t2 - **Local Crafts Store** — T2 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/shops/local-crafts-store-t2 - **Souvenir Shop** — T2 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/shops/souvenir-shop-t2 - **Travel Essentials Store** — T2 · Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/shops/travel-essentials-store-t2 ## Parking (7) - **Accessible Parking** — /24/day, /24/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/parking/accessible-parking - **EV Charging Stations** — /24/day, /24/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/parking/ev-charging - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · NAD 100/day, NAD 10/hr, NAD 600/week · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/parking/long-stay-parking - **Official Off-Site Shuttles** — /24/day, /24/hr · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/parking/off-site-shuttle - **Remote Parking** — Remote · NAD 80/day, NAD 5/hr, NAD 500/week · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/parking/remote-parking - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · NAD 150/day, NAD 20/hr, NAD 900/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/parking/short-stay-parking - **Valet Parking** — Valet · NAD 300/day, NAD 50/hr, NAD 1800/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (4) - **Public Bus Service** — Bus · 60-90 min · Every hour URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/transport/public-bus - **Rideshare Services** — Rideshare · 30-40 min · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/transport/rideshare-service - **Airport Shuttle** — Shuttle · 30-40 min · NAD 250–350 / $14 / null · Every 30 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/transport/shuttle-service - **Airport Taxi** — Taxi · 30-40 min · $35–45 / NAD 400–550 / null · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/transport/taxi-service ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Tarmac walks at Hosea Kutako are unexpectedly picturesque, providing photographers with impressive aircraft and sky shots right upon arrival. - _Time_: Allocate about 30 to 45 minutes for the transfer to Windhoek from Hosea Kutako, irrespective of your mode of transport. - _Avoid_: Since the airport has no on-site hotel, book transfers to Windhoek in advance to avoid being stranded, especially on late-night flights. - _Money_: Sharing taxis or booking a shared shuttle can save you costs if traveling alone, with shuttle fares starting at NAD 250. - _Quiet_: Hosea Kutako's calm atmosphere is perfect for first-time safari travelers, offering a low-stress gateway to Namibia. - _Local_: Pick up a SIM card immediately after customs; it’s convenient as options are limited between the airport and Windhoek. - _Insider_: Travelers recommend carrying essentials in your carry-on due to inconsistent baggage handling. - _Avoid_: Arriving excessively early often leads to extended wait times in a small terminal with limited entertainment options. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/WDH.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/wdh/departures — HTML page with live departures