Changes in airspace for 2024/25:
– 3 new sectors for glider flying north of Windhoek in airspace E from FL145 up to FL195
– A new TMZ north of Windhoek with the dimension of the 3 new sectors
– A new 10NM TMZ around Windhoek TMA from GND up to FL145,
which replace the old Kiripotib TMZ
– A new 20NM TMZ around Walfishbay TMA from GND up to FL145
Squawk for gliders: 7677
Airspace Files for 2024/25 Version 1.00
published at Sep 25th, 2024
The ZIP Archive contains 4 different files
For use in flight computers:
NAM Airspace 2024-25 V1.00.txt
OpenAir (TXT) format. For use in flight computers that use the OpenAir format. This file is created so that a flight from the glider area above FL145 leads to an airspace warning. Adjust the flight computer so that airspace class W and E is not warned. Also select max. altitude by FL195.
NAM Airspace 2024-25 V1.00.cub
LX NAV and LX Navigation (CUB) format for all Zeus, LX8nnn and LX9nnn users. This file is created so that a flight from the glider area above FL145 leads to an airspace warning. Adjust the flight computer so that airspace class W and E is not warned. Also select max. altitude by FL195.
For printouts or use on desktop computer in programs like Strepla, Seeyou or other apps: Don’t use this files in flight computers!!! Some warnings will not occur!
NAM Airspace 2024-25 V1.00 Print with FIR.txt
OpenAir (TXT) format with “Print with FIR” in the file name. For use in desktop*StrePla or SeeYou or other applications in which the real airspaces and not the personal restricted areas should be displayed only.
NAM Airspace 2024-25 V1.00 Print with FIR.cub
LX NAV and LX Navigation (CUB) format with “Print with FIR” in the file name. For use in other applications in which the gliding areas should be displayed only.
Please be advised
- Gliding is possible in Namibia below FL145 all year in airspace class G. It is subject to the same rules as any other VFR flight. Below FL145 gliding is not restricted to a special gliding zone. But below the TMA’s is a general restriction in airspace class G. This affects all TMA’s.
- All gliders have to use squawk 7677 when transponder is required. It is recommended to switch transponder on during the whole flight, also outside the TMZs.
- It is recommended to monitor FYWH RADAR FREQ 124.7MHZ
- Please refer to the precise communication section of the website and the MOU REGARDING AIRSPACE UTILIZATION.
Also, please read through and comply with the NAM AIC 17/18:
http://www.dca.com.na/div/ans/aic/aic-17-18.pdf
The Namibian airspace is generally defined in NAMCARS Part 172.
The NAMCARS can be downloaded here:
http://www.dca.com.na/docs/NAMCARs.pdf
If you plan to enter Botswana airspace, please refer to the document “Flying Into Botswana Airspace Safety Information” and ask your local Chief Flight Officer for more information.