Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH): Codes, Runways & Location
Hosea Kutako International Airport (IATA: WDH · ICAO: FYWH) is a large airport serving Windhoek, Namibia. It lies at 22.4799° S, 17.4709° E, 5640 ft (1719 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hosea Kutako International Airport
Hosea Kutako International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Windhoek in Namibia. It is identified by the IATA code WDH and the ICAO code FYWH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Hosea Kutako International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4575 m (15010 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 5640 ft (1719 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Eros Airport (ERS) about 43 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 ≈ 4,575 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hosea Kutako International Airport
Where is Hosea Kutako International Airport located?
Hosea Kutako International Airport is located in Windhoek, Namibia. Its coordinates are 22.4799° S, 17.4709° E.
What is the airport code for Hosea Kutako International Airport?
Hosea Kutako International Airport has an IATA code of WDH and an ICAO code of FYWH.
How long is the runway at Hosea Kutako International Airport?
Hosea Kutako International Airport's longest runway is about 4575 m (15010 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Hosea Kutako International Airport have?
Hosea Kutako International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Hosea Kutako International Airport a major airport?
Hosea Kutako International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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