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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Betesda Airstrip

ICAO FYBE
Coordinates
24.6186°S, 15.9977°E
Elevation
3,056 ft (931 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NA-HA
Time zone
Windhoek(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
15° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:49
Sunrise
07:12
Sunset
18:44
Civil dusk
19:07

About 11h 33m 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 Betesda Airstrip

Betesda Airstrip is a small airport in Namibia (ICAO FYBE). It sits at an elevation of 3,056 ft (931 m). It observes Africa/Windhoek local time. The nearest airport is Farm Whitwater East Landing Strip (FYGK), about 3.3 nm to the wsw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

FYBE
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NOTAMs

FYBE

Reference 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

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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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.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GLD AREA OUTSIDE NW >FL145Class AControlledFL145FL660
ABOVE GLIDERZONE SOUTHClass AControlledFL195FL660
GLD SECTOR S FYA136Special useGliding sectorFL145FL195
SOUTH TMZSpecial useTMZFL145FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Namibia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Betesda Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Betesda Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Betesda Airstrip is FYBE.

Where is Betesda Airstrip located?

Betesda Airstrip is small airport located in Namibia, at an elevation of 3,056 ft (931 m).

What time zone is Betesda Airstrip in?

Betesda Airstrip is in the Africa/Windhoek time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Betesda Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Betesda Airstrip is approximately 15° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Betesda Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Betesda Airstrip is Farm Whitwater East Landing Strip (FYGK), about 3.3 nm to the wsw, followed by Geluk Airstrip and Sossusvlei Lodge Landing Site.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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