Mariental Airport (FYML)
Medium airport · Mariental, Hardap Region, Namibia
Airport data
| Name | Mariental Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FYML |
| Elevation | 3,650 ft (1113 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 24°36'19" E 17°55'31" -24.60540, 17.92540 |
| Location | Mariental, Hardap Region, Namibia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 82 ft | ASP | No |
| 12/30 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | GVL | No |
Mariental Airport at a glance
Mariental Airport is a medium airport in Mariental, Hardap Region, Namibia. The field elevation of 3,650 ft (1113 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FYML 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 — 01/19 — offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FYML 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 Mariental Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keetmanshoop Airport | FYKT | 216 km (117 NM) |
| Eros Airport | FYWE | 239 km (129 NM) |
| Hosea Kutako International Airport | FYWH | 241 km (130 NM) |
| Luderitz Airport | FYLZ | 355 km (192 NM) |
| Walvis Bay International Airport | FYWB | 379 km (205 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mariental Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,650 ft field elevation of Mariental 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 Mariental Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mariental Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mariental Airport is FYML, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mariental Airport above sea level?
Mariental Airport sits at an elevation of 3,650 feet (1113 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mariental Airport located?
The airport lies at -24.6054, 17.9254 — in Mariental, Hardap Region, Namibia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Keetmanshoop Airport, about 216 km away.
Does FYML publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FYML 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 Mariental Airport?
Mariental Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.