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Small airport

Mile 72 Airfield

ICAO FYMI🇳🇦 Myl 72
Coordinates
21.8704°S, 14.0791°E
Elevation
51 ft (16 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NA-ER
Time zone
Windhoek(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
11.8° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:55
Sunrise
07:17
Sunset
18:54
Civil dusk
19:17

About 11h 37m 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 Mile 72 Airfield

Mile 72 Airfield is a small airport in Myl 72, Namibia (ICAO FYMI). It sits at an elevation of 51 ft (16 m). It observes Africa/Windhoek local time. The nearest airport is Cape Cross Airstrip. (FYCC), about 8.1 nm to the nw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FYMI

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(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GLD AREA OUTSIDE NW >FL145Class AControlledFL145FL660
WALFISHBAY TMZ (70NM)Special useTMZGNDFL145
FYP95 NATURE RESERVESpecial useType 29GND1000 ft MSL

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 Mile 72 Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mile 72 Airfield?

The ICAO code for Mile 72 Airfield is FYMI.

Where is Mile 72 Airfield located?

Mile 72 Airfield is small airport located in Myl 72, Namibia, at an elevation of 51 ft (16 m).

What time zone is Mile 72 Airfield in?

Mile 72 Airfield is in the Africa/Windhoek time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Mile 72 Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mile 72 Airfield is approximately 11.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mile 72 Airfield?

The nearest airport to Mile 72 Airfield is Cape Cross Airstrip. (FYCC), about 8.1 nm to the nw, followed by Henties Bay Airport and Swakopmund Municipal Aerodrome.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Mile 72 Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.