Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB): Codes, Runways & Location
Walvis Bay International Airport (IATA: WVB · ICAO: FYWB) is a large airport serving Walvis Bay(Rooikop), Namibia. It lies at 22.9793° S, 14.6471° E, 299 ft (91 m) above sea level.
Overview of Walvis Bay International Airport
Walvis Bay International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Walvis Bay(Rooikop) in Namibia. It is identified by the IATA code WVB and the ICAO code FYWB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Walvis Bay International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 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 299 ft (91 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Swakopmund Municipal Aerodrome (SWP) about 36 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 ≈ 3,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Walvis Bay International Airport
Where is Walvis Bay International Airport located?
Walvis Bay International Airport is located in Walvis Bay(Rooikop), Namibia. Its coordinates are 22.9793° S, 14.6471° E.
What is the airport code for Walvis Bay International Airport?
Walvis Bay International Airport has an IATA code of WVB and an ICAO code of FYWB.
How long is the runway at Walvis Bay International Airport?
Walvis Bay International Airport's longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Walvis Bay International Airport have?
Walvis Bay International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Walvis Bay International Airport a major airport?
Walvis Bay International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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