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Grootfontein Airport

Medium airport Grootfontein, Namibia

Airport.

IATA GFYICAO FYGFID FYGF

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Overview

The Grootfontein Air Force Base (IATA: GFY, ICAO: FYGF) 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. It was formerly an air base for the South African Air Force.

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Runways

Longest runway

11,680 ft

Elevation

4,636 ft

Radio freq.

Suitable for

✈️ Commercial airliners🛩️ Private & business jets📏 Longest runway 11,680 ft

Where is it

📍 -19.6022, 18.1227 · Open detailed map

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Details

Region	Otjozondjupa Region
Continent	Africa
Coordinates	-19.6022, 18.1227

Wikipedia

Runways (2)

Designation	Length	Width	Surface
08/26	11,680 ft	148 ft	ASP
17/35	3,412 ft	98 ft	ASP

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Grootfontein Airport?
Grootfontein Airport is a medium airport located in Grootfontein, Namibia. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 11,680 ft.

What is the airport code of Grootfontein Airport?
Its IATA code is GFY and its ICAO code is FYGF.

Grootfontein Airport is a medium airport located in Grootfontein, Namibia. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 11,680 ft.