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Medium airport

Grootfontein Airport

IATA GFYICAO FYGF🇳🇦 Grootfontein
Coordinates
19.6022°S, 18.1227°E
Elevation
4,636 ft (1,413 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
NA-OD
Time zone
Windhoek(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
9.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:59
Sunrise
07:23
Sunset
18:25
Civil dusk
18:49

About 11h 2m 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 Grootfontein Airport

Grootfontein Airport

The Grootfontein Air Force Base is an air base of the Namibian Air Force in Grootfontein, a town in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia. The air base is about 4 km (2 mi) south of the center of Grootfontein.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

FYGF

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 2611,680 ft / 3,560 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
17 / 353,412 ft / 1,040 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR123.300 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GLD AREA OUTSIDE NW >FL145Class AControlledFL145FL660
FYGF GROOTFONTEIN ATZClass CATZGND6500 ft GND

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 Grootfontein Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Grootfontein Airport?

The ICAO code for Grootfontein Airport is FYGF, and its IATA code is GFY.

Where is Grootfontein Airport located?

Grootfontein Airport is medium airport located in Grootfontein, Namibia, at an elevation of 4,636 ft (1,413 m).

How many runways does Grootfontein Airport have?

Grootfontein Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 11,680 ft / 3,560 m.

What time zone is Grootfontein Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Grootfontein Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Grootfontein Airport is approximately 9.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Grootfontein Airport?

The nearest airport to Grootfontein Airport is Otjituuo Airport (NA-0165), about 24.8 nm to the e, followed by Tsumeb Airport and La Rochelle Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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