Eros Airport (FYWE)
Medium airport · Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia
Airport data
| Name | Eros Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FYWE |
| IATA | ERS |
| Elevation | 5,575 ft (1699 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°36'18" E 17°4'44" -22.60492, 17.07900 |
| Location | Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,381 ft (2250 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 3,297 ft (1005 m) | 98 ft | GVL | No |
Eros Airport at a glance
Eros Airport is a medium airport in Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia, known to airline systems as ERS. The field elevation of 5,575 ft (1699 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FYWE 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 — 01/19 — offers 7,381 ft (2250 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FYWE 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 Eros Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hosea Kutako International Airport | FYWH | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Arandis Airport | FYAR | 216 km (117 NM) |
| Mariental Airport | FYML | 239 km (129 NM) |
| Walvis Bay International Airport | FYWB | 253 km (137 NM) |
| Grootfontein Airport | FYGF | 351 km (190 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Eros Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,575 ft field elevation of Eros 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 Eros Airport
What is the ICAO code of Eros Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Eros Airport is FYWE, and its IATA code is ERS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Eros Airport above sea level?
Eros Airport sits at an elevation of 5,575 feet (1699 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Eros Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.6049, 17.0790 — in Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hosea Kutako International Airport, about 43 km away.
Does FYWE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FYWE 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 Eros Airport?
Eros Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,381 ft (2250 m) with a ASP surface.