Vryheid Airport (VYD): Codes, Runways & Location
Vryheid Airport (IATA: VYD · ICAO: FAVY) is a small airport serving Vryheid, South Africa. It lies at 27.7869° S, 30.7964° E, 3799 ft (1158 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vryheid Airport
Vryheid Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Vryheid in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code VYD and the ICAO code FAVY. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
The field elevation is 3799 ft (1158 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Newcastle Airport (NCS) about 81 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vryheid Airport
Where is Vryheid Airport located?
Vryheid Airport is located in Vryheid, South Africa. Its coordinates are 27.7869° S, 30.7964° E.
What is the airport code for Vryheid Airport?
Vryheid Airport has an IATA code of VYD and an ICAO code of FAVY.
Is Vryheid Airport a major airport?
Vryheid Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Vryheid Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.