Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE): Codes, Runways & Location
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (IATA: HRE · ICAO: FVRG) is a large airport serving Harare, Zimbabwe. It lies at 17.9318° S, 31.0928° E, 4887 ft (1490 m) above sea level.
Overview of Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Harare in Zimbabwe. It is identified by the IATA code HRE and the ICAO code FVRG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 4725 m (15502 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 4887 ft (1490 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mutoko Airport about 128 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 ≈ 4,725 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
Where is Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport located?
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is located in Harare, Zimbabwe. Its coordinates are 17.9318° S, 31.0928° E.
What is the airport code for Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport?
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport has an IATA code of HRE and an ICAO code of FVRG.
How long is the runway at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport?
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport's longest runway is about 4725 m (15502 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport have?
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport a major airport?
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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