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Medium airport

Hwange National Park Airport

IATA HWNICAO FVWN🇿🇼 Gwayi River Farms
Coordinates
18.6299°S, 27.0210°E
Elevation
3,543 ft (1,080 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ZW-MN
Time zone
Harare(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
9.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:22
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
17:52
Civil dusk
18:15

About 11h 7m 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 Hwange National Park Airport

Hwange National Park Airport is an airport in Zimbabwe that once served the tourist industry around the Hwange National Park, in the northwest of the country. It is located 35 NM Southeast of Hwange Town.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 2615,091 ft / 4,600 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPPARK APP119.900 MHz
TWRPARK TWR119.900 MHz

Navaids(3)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hwange National Park Airport?

The ICAO code for Hwange National Park Airport is FVWN, and its IATA code is HWN.

Where is Hwange National Park Airport located?

Hwange National Park Airport is medium airport located in Gwayi River Farms, Zimbabwe, at an elevation of 3,543 ft (1,080 m).

How many runways does Hwange National Park Airport have?

Hwange National Park Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 15,091 ft / 4,600 m.

What time zone is Hwange National Park Airport in?

Hwange National Park Airport is in the Africa/Harare time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Hwange National Park Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hwange National Park Airport is approximately 9.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hwange National Park Airport?

The nearest airport to Hwange National Park Airport is Hwange Main Camp Airfield (FVMC), about 6.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Mabikwa Airport and Airport of Linkwasha.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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