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Small airport

Wolwedans Airport

ICAO FYWD
Coordinates
25.1169°S, 16.0006°E
Elevation
3,271 ft (997 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NA-HA
Time zone
Windhoek(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
15.7° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

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

About 11h 32m 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 Wolwedans Airport

Wolwedans Airport is a small airport in Namibia (ICAO FYWD). It sits at an elevation of 3,271 ft (997 m). It observes Africa/Windhoek local time. The nearest airport is Kerweder Airport (NA-0030), about 9.3 nm to the n.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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 Wolwedans Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wolwedans Airport?

The ICAO code for Wolwedans Airport is FYWD.

Where is Wolwedans Airport located?

Wolwedans Airport is small airport located in Namibia, at an elevation of 3,271 ft (997 m).

What time zone is Wolwedans Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wolwedans Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wolwedans Airport is approximately 15.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wolwedans Airport?

The nearest airport to Wolwedans Airport is Kerweder Airport (NA-0030), about 9.3 nm to the n, followed by Uitkyk Airport and Aandster Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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