Twyfelfontein Airport (FYTF)
Medium airport · Twyfelfontein, Kunene Region, Namibia
Airport data
| Name | Twyfelfontein Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FYTF |
| Elevation | 1,772 ft (540 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 20°32'39" E 14°21'32" -20.54424, 14.35879 |
| Location | Twyfelfontein, Kunene Region, Namibia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,550 ft (1996 m) | 82 ft | ASP | No |
Twyfelfontein Airport at a glance
Twyfelfontein Airport is a medium airport in Twyfelfontein, Kunene Region, Namibia. The field elevation of 1,772 ft (540 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FYTF 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, 10/28, offers 6,550 ft (1996 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FYTF 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 Twyfelfontein Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arandis Airport | FYAR | 223 km (120 NM) |
| Walvis Bay International Airport | FYWB | 272 km (147 NM) |
| Ondangwa Airport | FYOA | 340 km (184 NM) |
| Eros Airport | FYWE | 363 km (196 NM) |
| Tsumeb Airport | FYTM | 380 km (205 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Twyfelfontein Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,772 ft field elevation of Twyfelfontein 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 Twyfelfontein Airport
What is the ICAO code of Twyfelfontein Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Twyfelfontein Airport is FYTF, 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 Twyfelfontein Airport above sea level?
Twyfelfontein Airport sits at an elevation of 1,772 feet (540 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Twyfelfontein Airport located?
The airport lies at -20.5442, 14.3588 — in Twyfelfontein, Kunene Region, Namibia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Arandis Airport, about 223 km away.
Does FYTF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FYTF 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 Twyfelfontein Airport?
Twyfelfontein Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,550 ft (1996 m) with a ASP surface.