WingfarerJosiah Tungamirai Air Force Base
Medium airport Gweru, Zimbabwe
IATA GWEICAO FVTLID FVTL
Overview
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base (IATA: GWE, ICAO: FVTL), formerly known as Thornhill Air Force Base, is one of the two main air bases of the Air Force of Zimbabwe located near the central city of Gweru..
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Runways
2
Longest runway
8,766 ft
Elevation
4,680 ft
Radio freq.
2
Suitable for
✈️ Commercial airliners🛩️ Private & business jets📏 Longest runway 8,766 ft
Where is it
📍 -19.436718, 29.861945 · Open detailed map
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Details
| Region | Midlands Province |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Coordinates | -19.436718, 29.861945 |
Runways (2)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13L/31R | 8,766 ft | 100 ft | ASP |
| 13R/31L | 7,826 ft | 93 ft | ASP |
Nearby airports
Gweru Airport · 18 kmZisco Airport · 48 kmKwekwe East Airport · 50 kmKwekwe Aerodrome · 56 kmChinyike Mine Heliport · 71 kmEduan Airport · 75 km
Frequently asked questions
Where is Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base?
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base is a medium airport located in Gweru, Zimbabwe. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 8,766 ft.
What is the airport code of Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base?
Its IATA code is GWE and its ICAO code is FVTL.
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base is a medium airport located in Gweru, Zimbabwe. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 8,766 ft.