Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN): Codes, Runways & Location
Skorpion Mine Airport (IATA: RHN · ICAO: FYSA) is a small airport serving Rosh Pinah, Namibia. It lies at 27.8764° S, 16.6478° E, 1870 ft (570 m) above sea level.
Overview of Skorpion Mine Airport
Skorpion Mine Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Rosh Pinah in Namibia. It is identified by the IATA code RHN and the ICAO code FYSA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Skorpion Mine Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1750 m (5741 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: unk. The field elevation is 1870 ft (570 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) about 78 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 ≈ 1,750 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Skorpion Mine Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Skorpion Mine Airport
Where is Skorpion Mine Airport located?
Skorpion Mine Airport is located in Rosh Pinah, Namibia. Its coordinates are 27.8764° S, 16.6478° E.
What is the airport code for Skorpion Mine Airport?
Skorpion Mine Airport has an IATA code of RHN and an ICAO code of FYSA.
How long is the runway at Skorpion Mine Airport?
Skorpion Mine Airport's longest runway is about 1750 m (5741 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Skorpion Mine Airport have?
Skorpion Mine Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with unk surfacing.
Is Skorpion Mine Airport a major airport?
Skorpion Mine Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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