Oranjemund Airport (FYOG)
Medium airport · Oranjemund, ǁKaras Region, Namibia
Airport data
| Name | Oranjemund Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FYOG |
| IATA | OMD |
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°35'7" E 16°26'47" -28.58532, 16.44638 |
| Location | Oranjemund, ǁKaras Region, Namibia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,252 ft (1601 m) | 59 ft | ASP | Yes |
Oranjemund Airport at a glance
Oranjemund Airport is a medium airport in Oranjemund, ǁKaras Region, Namibia, known to airline systems as OMD. The field elevation of 14 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FYOG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 5,252 ft (1601 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FYOG 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 Oranjemund Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Bay Airport | FAAB | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Kleinsee Airport | FAKZ | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Springbok Airport | FASB | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Luderitz Airport | FYLZ | 242 km (131 NM) |
| Aggeneys Airport | FAAG | 243 km (131 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oranjemund Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 14 ft field elevation of Oranjemund 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 Oranjemund Airport
What is the ICAO code of Oranjemund Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Oranjemund Airport is FYOG, and its IATA code is OMD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oranjemund Airport above sea level?
Oranjemund Airport sits at an elevation of 14 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oranjemund Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.5853, 16.4464 — in Oranjemund, ǁKaras Region, Namibia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alexander Bay Airport, about 9 km away.
Does FYOG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FYOG 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 Oranjemund Airport?
Oranjemund Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 5,252 ft (1601 m) with a ASP surface.