Hippo Valley Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 11h 39m 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.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
FVHYNOTAMs
FVHYReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hippo Valley Airport.
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.