Oshakati Airport – OHI Oshakati

Oshakati Airport is a publicly-owned airport located in Oshakati the capital city of the Oshana Region in Namibia. Oshakati was established in July of 1966 and its airport was as use in the South African Border War by the South African Defense Force (SADF) as the base hub for their operations. Oshakati Airport has a designated IATA airport code of OHI, catering the general aviation needs of Oshakati as well as the surrounding city of Ondangwa.

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Oshakati Airport (OCI) has a single designated 16/34 asphalt runway at an elevation of 1,097 meters above sea level. The airport doesn’t cater to any commercial passenger flights and is primarily use for general aviation services which includes aircraft refueling, personal pilot instruction services and aircraft rentals for private recreational activities. Oshakati Airport is also a few kilometers away from Oshakati’s tourist attractions such as Namibia Holiday Tours & Safaris and Nakambale Museum.

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There are plenty of hotel accommodations to choose from when in Oshakati, Namibia that just within kilometers away from the airport. Among the nearest, budget-friendly and highly rated hotels are Oshandira Lodge, Rocha’s Hotel and RY Courtyard. All these three hotels offer basic lodging accommodation for a comfortable overnight stay. Around 20 miles from the airport is the Protea Hotel by Marriott Ondangwa.

Ondangwa Airport (OND) is the nearest airport from Oshakati Airport approximately 31.5 kilometers away or 30 minutes drive. Also known as Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Airport, Ondangwa Airport is a public-used airport in Oshana Region which is being managed by Namibia Airports Company.