Arandis Airport (FYAR)
Medium airport · Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia
Airport data
| Name | Arandis Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FYAR |
| IATA | ADI |
| Elevation | 1,905 ft (581 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°27'43" E 14°58'46" -22.46187, 14.97932 |
| Location | Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,300 ft (1920 m) | 66 ft | ASP | Yes |
Arandis Airport at a glance
Arandis Airport is a medium airport in Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia, known to airline systems as ADI. The field elevation of 1,905 ft (581 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FYAR 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, 10/28, offers 6,300 ft (1920 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FYAR 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 Arandis Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walvis Bay International Airport | FYWB | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Eros Airport | FYWE | 216 km (117 NM) |
| Twyfelfontein Airport | FYTF | 223 km (120 NM) |
| Hosea Kutako International Airport | FYWH | 256 km (138 NM) |
| Mariental Airport | FYML | 383 km (207 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Arandis Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,905 ft field elevation of Arandis 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 14 airports and airfields we list for Namibia — 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 Arandis Airport
What is the ICAO code of Arandis Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Arandis Airport is FYAR, and its IATA code is ADI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Arandis Airport above sea level?
Arandis Airport sits at an elevation of 1,905 feet (581 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Arandis Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.4619, 14.9793 — in Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Walvis Bay International Airport, about 67 km away.
Does FYAR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FYAR 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 Arandis Airport?
Arandis Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,300 ft (1920 m) with a ASP surface.