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Small airport

Skorpion Mine Airport

IATA RHNICAO FYSA🇳🇦 Rosh Pinah
Coordinates
27.8764°S, 16.6478°E
Elevation
1,870 ft (570 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NA-KA
Time zone
Windhoek(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
19.2° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:48
Sunrise
07:12
Sunset
18:39
Civil dusk
19:03

About 11h 27m 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 Skorpion Mine Airport

Skorpion Mine Airport

Der Flugplatz Skorpion-Mine liegt 15 Kilometer nordwestlich von Rosh Pinah in Namibia. Er verfügt über eine Start- und Landebahn mit der Ausrichtung 17/35. Die Piste hat eine Länge von 1750 Metern und eine Breite von 18 Metern. Die Piste und das Vorfeld/Parkfeld haben einen Asphaltbelag.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 355,741 ft / 1,750 mUnkUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GLD AREA OUTSIDE SOUTH >FL145Class AControlledFL145FL660

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 Skorpion Mine Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Skorpion Mine Airport?

The ICAO code for Skorpion Mine Airport is FYSA, and its IATA code is RHN.

Where is Skorpion Mine Airport located?

Skorpion Mine Airport is small airport located in Rosh Pinah, Namibia, at an elevation of 1,870 ft (570 m).

How many runways does Skorpion Mine Airport have?

Skorpion Mine Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,741 ft / 1,750 m.

What time zone is Skorpion Mine Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Skorpion Mine Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Skorpion Mine Airport is approximately 19.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Skorpion Mine Airport?

The nearest airport to Skorpion Mine Airport is Au Beep Flats Airport (ZA-0122), about 19.1 nm to the se, followed by Auchas Airport and Baken Mine Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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