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Hippo Valley Airport

ICAO FVHY🇿🇼 Chiredzi
Coordinates
21.0500°S, 31.6670°E
Elevation
1,420 ft (433 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZW-MV
Time zone
Harare(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
14.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:07
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
17:29
Civil dusk
17:53

About 10h 58m 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 Hippo Valley Airport

Hippo Valley Airport is a small airport in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe (ICAO FVHY). It sits at an elevation of 1,420 ft (433 m). It observes Africa/Harare local time. The nearest airport is Buffalo Range Airport (BFO), about 5.6 nm to the wnw.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hippo Valley Airport?

The ICAO code for Hippo Valley Airport is FVHY.

Where is Hippo Valley Airport located?

Hippo Valley Airport is small airport located in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe, at an elevation of 1,420 ft (433 m).

What time zone is Hippo Valley Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hippo Valley Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hippo Valley Airport is approximately 14.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hippo Valley Airport?

The nearest airport to Hippo Valley Airport is Buffalo Range Airport (BFO), about 5.6 nm to the wnw, followed by Lonestar Airfield and Mkwasine Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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