Travellers flying to or from Namibia can expect normal refuelling operations again at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, after recent problems with the airport's aviation fuel supply.
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) says sufficient supplies of Jet A-1 aviation fuel are now available at the airport, with both fuel suppliers confirming that stocks are adequate to meet the normal requirements of airlines operating from Windhoek.
Fuel supply problems have been resolved
The fuel situation became an issue in August 2026, when aviation fuel supplies at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) came under pressure following concerns about possible fuel contamination. The supply problems resulted in some airlines having to make arrangements to refuel elsewhere.
According to the NAC, additional fuel has now been released to the airport following successful quality checks carried out this week.
The airport operator says all airlines operating through Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) are currently being refuelled without interruption.
For passengers, this means the fuel-related operational uncertainty seen in recent weeks should no longer be a concern when planning flights through Windhoek.
No more fuel stops required
One of the more significant consequences of the earlier shortage was the need for some aircraft to take on fuel at another airport rather than completing their refuelling at Windhoek.
The NAC says this is no longer necessary. Fuel operations at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) have stabilised, and airlines can once again meet their normal refuelling requirements at the airport.
This should also remove one potential source of flight delays, operational changes and additional fuel stops for international and regional services using Windhoek.
What this means for travellers
If you are flying to or from Namibia in the coming weeks, there is currently no indication from the NAC that passengers should expect disruption because of aviation fuel availability at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH).
It is nevertheless worth remembering that the situation is relatively recent. Travellers with connecting flights or tight itineraries should continue to check their airline's latest flight information before travelling, particularly if they are flying on a route that was affected during the shortage.
For now, however, the message is straightforward: Jet A-1 supplies at Windhoek's main international airport have returned to normal, and airlines are once again able to refuel at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) without interruption.
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