Ondangwa Airport (FYOA)
Medium airport · Ondangwa, Oshana Region, Namibia
Airport data
| Name | Ondangwa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FYOA |
| IATA | OND |
| Elevation | 3,599 ft (1097 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 17°52'42" E 15°57'9" -17.87820, 15.95260 |
| Location | Ondangwa, Oshana Region, Namibia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,800 ft (2987 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 4,423 ft (1348 m) | 98 ft | GVL | No |
Ondangwa Airport at a glance
Ondangwa Airport is a medium airport in Ondangwa, Oshana Region, Namibia, known to airline systems as OND. The field elevation of 3,599 ft (1097 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FYOA 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 — 08/26 — offers 9,800 ft (2987 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 FYOA 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 Ondangwa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ngjiva Pereira Airport | FNGI | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Xangongo Airport | FNXA | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Tsumeb Airport | FYTM | 243 km (131 NM) |
| Grootfontein Airport | FYGF | 298 km (161 NM) |
| Twyfelfontein Airport | FYTF | 340 km (184 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ondangwa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,599 ft field elevation of Ondangwa 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 Ondangwa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ondangwa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ondangwa Airport is FYOA, and its IATA code is OND. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ondangwa Airport above sea level?
Ondangwa Airport sits at an elevation of 3,599 feet (1097 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ondangwa Airport located?
The airport lies at -17.8782, 15.9526 — in Ondangwa, Oshana Region, Namibia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ngjiva Pereira Airport, about 97 km away.
Does FYOA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FYOA 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 Ondangwa Airport?
Ondangwa Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,800 ft (2987 m) with a ASP surface.