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Small airport

Grand Reef Airport

ICAO FVGR🇿🇼 Mutare
Coordinates
18.9775°S, 32.4508°E
Elevation
3,333 ft (1,016 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZW-MA
Time zone
Harare(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
11.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:01
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
17:29
Civil dusk
17:53

About 11h 5m 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 Grand Reef Airport

Grand Reef Airport, designated as Forward Air Field 8 (FAF) during the Rhodesian Bush War, is one of two airports serving the city of Mutare, in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. The Grand Reef Airport runway is 20 kilometres (12 mi) west of Mutare Airport, which is adjacent to the city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Grand Reef Airport?

The ICAO code for Grand Reef Airport is FVGR.

Where is Grand Reef Airport located?

Grand Reef Airport is small airport located in Mutare, Zimbabwe, at an elevation of 3,333 ft (1,016 m).

What time zone is Grand Reef Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Grand Reef Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Grand Reef Airport is approximately 11.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Grand Reef Airport?

The nearest airport to Grand Reef Airport is Mutare Airport (UTA), about 10.1 nm to the e, followed by Rusape South Airport and Honde Valley Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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