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Small airport

Mount Darwin Airport

ICAO FVMD
Coordinates
16.7692°S, 31.5598°E
Elevation
3,240 ft (988 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZW-MC
Time zone
Harare(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
8.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:01
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
17:37
Civil dusk
18:00

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 Mount Darwin Airport

Mount Darwin Airport, designated as Forward Air Field 4 (FAF) during the Rhodesian Bush War, is an airport serving Mount Darwin, in Mashonaland Central Province, Zimbabwe. The runway is 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) west of the town, and has a 60 metres (200 ft) paved overrun on each end.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 283,650 ft / 1,113 m59 ftAspUnlitOpen

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mount Darwin Airport?

The ICAO code for Mount Darwin Airport is FVMD.

Where is Mount Darwin Airport located?

Mount Darwin Airport is small airport located in Zimbabwe, at an elevation of 3,240 ft (988 m).

How many runways does Mount Darwin Airport have?

Mount Darwin Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,650 ft / 1,113 m.

What time zone is Mount Darwin Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Mount Darwin Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mount Darwin Airport is approximately 8.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mount Darwin Airport?

The nearest airport to Mount Darwin Airport is Braebourne Airport (FVAE), about 19.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Centenary Airport and Mucumbura River Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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