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Small airport

Waterberg Wilderness Airstrip

ICAO FYWN🇳🇦 Waterberg Wilderness Lodge
Coordinates
20.4869°S, 17.3139°E
Elevation
4,604 ft (1,403 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NA-OD
Time zone
Windhoek(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
10.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:03
Sunrise
07:27
Sunset
18:28
Civil dusk
18:51

About 11h 0m 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 Waterberg Wilderness Airstrip

Waterberg Wilderness Airstrip is a small airport in Waterberg Wilderness Lodge, Namibia (ICAO FYWN). It sits at an elevation of 4,604 ft (1,403 m). It observes Africa/Windhoek local time. The nearest airport is Okakarara Airport (NA-0166), about 11.1 nm to the se.

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

Live weather

FYWN

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.

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 NORTHClass AControlledFL195FL660
NORTH TMZSpecial useTMZFL145FL195
GLD SECTOR N FYA138Special useGliding sectorFL145FL195

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle289 ft4,455 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Waterberg Wilderness Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Waterberg Wilderness Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Waterberg Wilderness Airstrip is FYWN.

Where is Waterberg Wilderness Airstrip located?

Waterberg Wilderness Airstrip is small airport located in Waterberg Wilderness Lodge, Namibia, at an elevation of 4,604 ft (1,403 m).

What time zone is Waterberg Wilderness Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Waterberg Wilderness Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Waterberg Wilderness Airstrip is approximately 10.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Waterberg Wilderness Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Waterberg Wilderness Airstrip is Okakarara Airport (NA-0166), about 11.1 nm to the se, followed by Wabi Lodge Airstrip and B2Gold Otjikoto Mine Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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