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Small airport

Chipinge Airport

IATA CHJICAO FVCH🇿🇼 Chipinge
Coordinates
20.2067°S, 32.6283°E
Elevation
3,720 ft (1,134 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Region
ZW-MA
Time zone
Harare(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
13.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:02
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
17:27
Civil dusk
17:50

About 11h 1m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Chipinge Airport

Chipinge Airport, designated as Forward Air Field 6 (FAF) during the Rhodesian Bush War, is an airport serving Chipinge, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Ratelshoek AirportFVRA
9.7 nm E (100°)
Middle Sabi AirportFVMS
14.7 nm W (268°)
Espungabera AirportMZ-0023
16.2 nm SSE (149°)
Tilbury AirportZW-0003
26.4 nm NE (47°)
Chipinge Farm AirstripZW-0038
28.4 nm WSW (237°)
Nyanyadzi AirportFVNY
30.5 nm NNW (339°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Chipinge Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Chipinge Airport?

The ICAO code for Chipinge Airport is FVCH, and its IATA code is CHJ.

Where is Chipinge Airport located?

Chipinge Airport is small airport located in Chipinge, Zimbabwe, at an elevation of 3,720 ft (1,134 m).

What time zone is Chipinge Airport in?

Chipinge Airport is in the Africa/Harare time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Chipinge Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chipinge Airport is approximately 13.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Chipinge Airport?

The nearest airport to Chipinge Airport is Ratelshoek Airport (FVRA), about 9.7 nm to the e, followed by Middle Sabi Airport and Espungabera Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Chipinge Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.