Namibia Plans Third Terminal at Hosea Kutako International Airport
Namibia's Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has announced plans to build a third terminal at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA), as part of a broader push to expand the country's aviation infrastructure. Speaking at Aviation Week Africa 2026 in Windhoek last week, Nekundi also confirmed that the government is working to revive national carrier Namibia Air, and is investing in radar, air traffic management, and navigation systems to support safer and more efficient operations. Namibia's commitment to the Single African Air Transport Market was also reaffirmed, with the minister describing air connectivity as "the lifeblood of Africa's economic and social development."
Namibia Airports Company (NAC) CEO Bisey /Uirab added that the new HKIA terminal will be developed through a Build, Own and Transfer model, in line with the NAC's Integrated Strategic Business Plan for 2026 to 2031. The plan prioritises terminal upgrades, runway improvements, airside capacity enhancements, and the adoption of smart technologies to streamline passenger processing. /Uirab positioned NAC airports as central to establishing Namibia not only as a destination, but as a gateway linking Southern Africa to the wider world. Aviation Week Africa 2026, held under the theme "Linking Africa: Partners for Growth," ran from 22 to 24 April at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek.
Source: Namibia Airports Company - NAC