Grootfontein Airport (GFY): Codes, Runways & Location
Grootfontein Airport (IATA: GFY · ICAO: FYGF) is a medium-sized airport serving Grootfontein, Namibia. It lies at 19.6022° S, 18.1227° E, 4636 ft (1413 m) above sea level.
Overview of Grootfontein Airport
Grootfontein Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Grootfontein in Namibia. It is identified by the IATA code GFY and the ICAO code FYGF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Grootfontein Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3560 m (11680 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 4636 ft (1413 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tsumeb Airport (TSB) about 56 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,560 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grootfontein Airport
Where is Grootfontein Airport located?
Grootfontein Airport is located in Grootfontein, Namibia. Its coordinates are 19.6022° S, 18.1227° E.
What is the airport code for Grootfontein Airport?
Grootfontein Airport has an IATA code of GFY and an ICAO code of FYGF.
How long is the runway at Grootfontein Airport?
Grootfontein Airport's longest runway is about 3560 m (11680 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Grootfontein Airport have?
Grootfontein Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Grootfontein Airport a major airport?
Grootfontein Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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