International hub · Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls International

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Elevation
3,490 ft
Coordinates
18°06′S 25°50′E
Local time
Africa/Harare

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Field information

FVFA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Victoria Falls International (FVFA/VFA) has one runway, 12/30, 13,123 ft (4,000 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Dly 0400-1600. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FVFA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Africa/Harare

  • Country

    Zimbabwe

    ZW

  • Municipality

    Victoria Falls

  • Elevation

    3,490 ft

  • Position

    -18.0974, 25.8369

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    Dly 0400-1600

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · FVFA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
12/3013,123 ft (4,000 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FVFA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Victoria Falls International (FVFA / VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FVFA is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at FVFA

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Zimbabwe

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Zimbabwe. Applicable permit lead times for Zimbabwe are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Zimbabwe are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at FVFA

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at FVFA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FVFA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FVFA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FVFA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FVFA: 18° 5′ 51″ S 25° 50′ 13″ E; elevation 3490 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Victoria Falls

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Victoria Falls. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FVFA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FVFA

    Support for freighter operations into FVFA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where FVFA sits in the network

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