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IATAGFY
ICAOFYGF
CountryNA
CityGrootfontein
Elevation1413 m
Lat-19.6022
Lng18.1227
TimezoneUTC
TypeRegional Airport
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About This Airport
Road, not air, is what makes Grootfontein matter: the town in Namibia's Otjozondjupa Region sits on the B8 trunk road of the Trans-Caprivi corridor running from Walvis Bay towards Zambia and the DR Congo. The airfield itself (GFY/FYGF), about four kilometres to the south, is military — a former South African Air Force station that housed the Namibian Air Force headquarters until it moved to Karibib in 2016. Two asphalt runways of roughly 2,500 and 2,000 metres can take larger aircraft, but there are no scheduled passenger or cargo services, no civil freight terminal and no customs post. Air cargo for Namibia is handled at Windhoek Hosea Kutako International (WDH), some 460 kilometres and about four and a half hours by road to the southwest via the B8 and B1. Ondangwa (OND) is an additional option for the north of the country, while ocean freight moves through the port of Walvis Bay. Nearby Tsumeb and Otjiwarongo anchor the mining economy of the Otavi Triangle, which generates the region's heavier freight flows. For forwarders, Grootfontein is a transit and trucking point, not a shipping airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code of Grootfontein Airport?▼
The IATA code of Grootfontein Airport is GFY. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.
Where is Grootfontein Airport located?▼
Grootfontein Airport is located in Grootfontein, NA.
What is the ICAO code of Grootfontein Airport?▼
The ICAO code of Grootfontein Airport is FYGF. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.
What is the elevation of Grootfontein Airport?▼
Grootfontein Airport is at an elevation of 1413 meters (4636 ft) above sea level.
Location & Weather
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-19.60220, 18.12270
1413 m ü. NN
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