Hwange National Park Airport (FVWN)
Medium airport · Gwayi River Farms, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe
Airport data
| Name | Hwange National Park Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FVWN |
| IATA | HWN |
| Elevation | 3,543 ft (1080 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 18°37'48" E 27°1'16" -18.62990, 27.02100 |
| Location | Gwayi River Farms, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 15,091 ft (4600 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Hwange National Park Airport at a glance
Hwange National Park Airport is a medium airport in Gwayi River Farms, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe, known to airline systems as HWN. The field elevation of 3,543 ft (1080 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FVWN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 15,091 ft (4600 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FVWN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Hwange National Park Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Falls International Airport | FVFA | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport | FLHN | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Kasane International Airport | FBKE | 215 km (116 NM) |
| Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport | FVJN | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Sua Pan Airport | FBSN | 234 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hwange National Park Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,543 ft field elevation of Hwange National Park Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 9 airports and airfields we list for Zimbabwe — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Hwange National Park Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hwange National Park Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hwange National Park Airport is FVWN, and its IATA code is HWN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hwange National Park Airport above sea level?
Hwange National Park Airport sits at an elevation of 3,543 feet (1080 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hwange National Park Airport located?
The airport lies at -18.6299, 27.0210 — in Gwayi River Farms, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Victoria Falls International Airport, about 138 km away.
Does FVWN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FVWN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Hwange National Park Airport?
Hwange National Park Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 15,091 ft (4600 m) with a ASP surface.