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Small airport

Gobabeb Airfield

ICAO FYGO🇳🇦 Gobabeb
Coordinates
23.5443°S, 15.0449°E
Elevation
1,381 ft (421 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NA-ER
Time zone
Windhoek(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
13.7° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:52
Sunrise
07:15
Sunset
18:49
Civil dusk
19:12

About 11h 34m 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 Gobabeb Airfield

Gobabeb Airfield is a small airport in Gobabeb, Namibia (ICAO FYGO). It sits at an elevation of 1,381 ft (421 m). It observes Africa/Windhoek local time. The nearest airport is Plum Aerodrome (NA-0086), about 38.1 nm to the nw.

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

Live weather

FYGO
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NOTAMs

FYGO

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(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GLD AREA OUTSIDE NW >FL145Class AControlledFL145FL660
FYWB WALVIS BAY TMA-CClass CTMA9500 ft MSLFL145
NAMIB NAUKLUFT DESERT SRA-2Class DControlledGNDFL145
NAMIB NAUKLUFT DESERT SRA-1Class DControlledGND9500 ft MSL
WALFISHBAY TMZ (70NM)Special useTMZGNDFL145
WALFISHBAY TMZ (50NM)Special useTMZGNDFL145

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 Gobabeb Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gobabeb Airfield?

The ICAO code for Gobabeb Airfield is FYGO.

Where is Gobabeb Airfield located?

Gobabeb Airfield is small airport located in Gobabeb, Namibia, at an elevation of 1,381 ft (421 m).

What time zone is Gobabeb Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gobabeb Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gobabeb Airfield is approximately 13.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gobabeb Airfield?

The nearest airport to Gobabeb Airfield is Plum Aerodrome (NA-0086), about 38.1 nm to the nw, followed by Walvis Bay International Airport and Rostock Ritz Lodge Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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