Hwange National Park Airport (HWN): Codes, Runways & Location
Hwange National Park Airport (IATA: HWN · ICAO: FVWN) is a medium-sized airport serving Gwayi River Farms, Zimbabwe. It lies at 18.6299° S, 27.0210° E, 3543 ft (1080 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hwange National Park Airport
Hwange National Park Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Gwayi River Farms in Zimbabwe. It is identified by the IATA code HWN and the ICAO code FVWN. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Hwange National Park Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 4600 m (15091 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. The field elevation is 3543 ft (1080 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hwange (Town) Airport (WKI) about 61 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 ≈ 4,600 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hwange National Park Airport
Where is Hwange National Park Airport located?
Hwange National Park Airport is located in Gwayi River Farms, Zimbabwe. Its coordinates are 18.6299° S, 27.0210° E.
What is the airport code for Hwange National Park Airport?
Hwange National Park Airport has an IATA code of HWN and an ICAO code of FVWN.
How long is the runway at Hwange National Park Airport?
Hwange National Park Airport's longest runway is about 4600 m (15091 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Hwange National Park Airport have?
Hwange National Park Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Hwange National Park Airport a major airport?
Hwange National Park Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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