Luderitz Airport (FYLZ)
Medium airport · Luderitz, ǁKaras Region, Namibia
Airport data
| Name | Luderitz Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FYLZ |
| IATA | LUD |
| Elevation | 457 ft (139 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 26°41'15" E 15°14'34" -26.68740, 15.24290 |
| Location | Luderitz, ǁKaras Region, Namibia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,004 ft (1830 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
| 12/30 | 3,830 ft (1167 m) | 98 ft | GVL | No |
Luderitz Airport at a glance
Luderitz Airport is a medium airport in Luderitz, ǁKaras Region, Namibia, known to airline systems as LUD. The field elevation of 457 ft (139 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FYLZ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 6,004 ft (1830 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FYLZ 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 Luderitz Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oranjemund Airport | FYOG | 242 km (131 NM) |
| Alexander Bay Airport | FAAB | 245 km (132 NM) |
| Keetmanshoop Airport | FYKT | 286 km (154 NM) |
| Mariental Airport | FYML | 355 km (192 NM) |
| Kleinsee Airport | FAKZ | 380 km (205 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Luderitz Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 457 ft field elevation of Luderitz 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 Luderitz Airport
What is the ICAO code of Luderitz Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Luderitz Airport is FYLZ, and its IATA code is LUD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Luderitz Airport above sea level?
Luderitz Airport sits at an elevation of 457 feet (139 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Luderitz Airport located?
The airport lies at -26.6874, 15.2429 — in Luderitz, ǁKaras Region, Namibia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oranjemund Airport, about 242 km away.
Does FYLZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FYLZ 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 Luderitz Airport?
Luderitz Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,004 ft (1830 m) with a ASP surface.