The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) is stepping up efforts to grow passenger numbers across its airports by pursuing new airline partnerships and improving air connectivity.
The company plans to use platforms such as AviaDev Africa to attract more carriers, with the aim of boosting the tourism and trade sectors.
According to NAC, the company handled 1.1 million passengers in 2023. Hosea Kutako International Airport alone has the capacity to serve up to two million passengers annually, leaving room for growth.
“Increasing traffic volumes is a priority as we work to maximise our existing capacity, grow revenue, stimulate economic activity, and create jobs,†said NAC CEO Bisey /Uirab.
He said the NAC will attend the 2025 AviaDev Africa Summit to further these efforts.
“By increasing connectivity to Namibia, opening new routes, and retaining existing ones, we will be able to position Namibia as a regional aviation hub that supports both leisure and business travel and creates new employment opportunities,†/Uirab said.
He added that AviaDev Africa provides a key platform to showcase Namibia’s potential as a gateway to the continent.
“Our vision is to transform Namibia into a logistics and aviation hub for Southern Africa. Engaging with global stakeholders helps us strengthen existing routes, attract new airlines, and identify investment opportunities to enhance our airport infrastructure and contribute meaningfully to national economic growth.â€
The 2025 AviaDev Africa Summit is expected to bring together over 400 senior stakeholders from the aviation and tourism industries to explore the future of air connectivity across Africa.
The programme will include a Masterclass on air route development and a regional workshop hosted in partnership with the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance, focusing on expanding air links across the continent.
NAC has been an active participant in the summit, having hosted the 2024 edition in Windhoek. The event drew 36 airlines, 408 delegates from 46 countries, and facilitated over 1,200 meetings.
The company said continued involvement in the summit is a key part of its strategy to increase air traffic, attract new airline partners, and support Namibia’s goal of becoming a major transport hub in Southern Africa.
