Grootfontein Airport (FYGF)
Medium airport · Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Airport data
| Name | Grootfontein Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FYGF |
| IATA | GFY |
| Elevation | 4,636 ft (1413 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 19°36'8" E 18°7'22" -19.60220, 18.12270 |
| Location | Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,680 ft (3560 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 3,412 ft (1040 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Grootfontein Airport at a glance
Grootfontein Airport is a medium airport in Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, known to airline systems as GFY. The field elevation of 4,636 ft (1413 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FYGF are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 11,680 ft (3560 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FYGF 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 Grootfontein Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tsumeb Airport | FYTM | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Rundu Airport | FYRU | 248 km (134 NM) |
| Ondangwa Airport | FYOA | 298 km (161 NM) |
| Hosea Kutako International Airport | FYWH | 327 km (177 NM) |
| Eros Airport | FYWE | 351 km (190 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Grootfontein Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,636 ft field elevation of Grootfontein 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 Grootfontein Airport
What is the ICAO code of Grootfontein Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Grootfontein Airport is FYGF, and its IATA code is GFY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Grootfontein Airport above sea level?
Grootfontein Airport sits at an elevation of 4,636 feet (1413 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Grootfontein Airport located?
The airport lies at -19.6022, 18.1227 — in Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tsumeb Airport, about 56 km away.
Does FYGF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FYGF 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 Grootfontein Airport?
Grootfontein Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 11,680 ft (3560 m) with a ASP surface.