Rundu Airport (FYRU)
Medium airport · Rundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia
Airport data
| Name | Rundu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FYRU |
| IATA | NDU |
| Elevation | 3,627 ft (1106 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 17°57'23" E 19°43'10" -17.95650, 19.71940 |
| Location | Rundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,004 ft (3354 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Rundu Airport at a glance
Rundu Airport is a medium airport in Rundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia, known to airline systems as NDU. The field elevation of 3,627 ft (1106 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FYRU 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, 08/26, offers 11,004 ft (3354 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FYRU 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 Rundu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grootfontein Airport | FYGF | 248 km (134 NM) |
| Tsumeb Airport | FYTM | 255 km (138 NM) |
| Ondangwa Airport | FYOA | 399 km (215 NM) |
| Menongue Airport | FNME | 424 km (229 NM) |
| Ngjiva Pereira Airport | FNGI | 440 km (238 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rundu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,627 ft field elevation of Rundu 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 Rundu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rundu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rundu Airport is FYRU, and its IATA code is NDU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rundu Airport above sea level?
Rundu Airport sits at an elevation of 3,627 feet (1106 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rundu Airport located?
The airport lies at -17.9565, 19.7194 — in Rundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Grootfontein Airport, about 248 km away.
Does FYRU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FYRU 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 Rundu Airport?
Rundu Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 11,004 ft (3354 m) with a ASP surface.