Fuel Supply at Hosea Kutako International Airport Returns to Normal After Contamination Crisis
Why It MattersThe resolution restores normal fuelling for long-haul carriers at a key African gateway, easing pressure that had forced reroutes through Angola during the shortage.
Jet A-1 fuel supply at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) in Namibia has fully stabilised following a contamination crisis that disrupted aviation operations from mid-August 2026, the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) announced. NAC spokesperson Dan Kamati said both fuel suppliers, Vivo Energy Namibia and PUMA Energy, have confirmed sufficient Jet A-1 quantities to meet regular demand from all customers. The disruption had been triggered by contaminated jet fuel from Vivo Energy Namibia, which caused a shortage of aviation fuel in the country and forced some long-haul flights departing Namibia to reroute through Angola.
Kamati said a successful quality check conducted this week led to additional fuel being released to the airport, ensuring all airlines operating through HKIA are serviced without interruption, with no fuel stopovers now required. He added that NAC would continue working closely with fuel suppliers, airlines, regulatory authorities, and industry partners to monitor the situation and ensure uninterrupted delivery of safe and reliable airport services, and thanked stakeholders for their cooperation during the disruption. "NAC remains committed to maintaining the resilience and continuity of Namibia's aviation sector," Kamati said.
