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Small airport

Centenary Airport

ICAO FVCN
Coordinates
16.7341°S, 31.1220°E
Elevation
4,058 ft (1,237 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZW-MC
Time zone
Harare(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
8.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:02
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
17:38
Civil dusk
18:02

About 11h 13m 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 Centenary Airport

Centenary Airport, designated as Forward Air Field 3 (FAF) during the Rhodesian Bush War, is an airport serving the town of Centenary, in Mashonaland Central Province, Zimbabwe.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 273,569 ft / 1,088 m54 ftAspUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Centenary Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Centenary Airport?

The ICAO code for Centenary Airport is FVCN.

Where is Centenary Airport located?

Centenary Airport is small airport located in Zimbabwe, at an elevation of 4,058 ft (1,237 m).

How many runways does Centenary Airport have?

Centenary Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,569 ft / 1,088 m.

What time zone is Centenary Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Centenary Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Centenary Airport is approximately 8.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Centenary Airport?

The nearest airport to Centenary Airport is Braebourne Airport (FVAE), about 7.5 nm to the ene, followed by Dawsons Airport and Impinge Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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