
General aviation · Hwange, Zimbabwe
Linkwasha (Makololo Plains) Airstrip
- Elevation
- 3,200 ft
- Coordinates
- 19°07′S 27°12′E
- Local time
- Africa/Harare
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Field information
FVLK runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Africa/Harare
Country
Zimbabwe
ZW
Municipality
Linkwasha
Elevation
3,200 ft
Position
-19.1233, 27.2014
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FVLK.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Linkwasha (Makololo Plains) Airstrip (FVLK / 352) in Hwange, Zimbabwe, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FVLK is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FVLK
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at FVLK
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FVLK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at FVLK
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FVLK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FVLK
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FVLK: 19° 7′ 24″ S 27° 12′ 5″ E; elevation 3200 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Hwange
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Hwange. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FVLK.
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Cargo Operations at FVLK
Support for freighter operations into FVLK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FVLK sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- FVWNHwange National ParkHwange, Zimbabwe31 NM341°→
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- FVFAVictoria Falls InternationalVictoria Falls, Zimbabwe99 NM308°→
- FLHNHarry Mwaanga Nkumbula Intl LivingstoneLivingstone, Zambia111 NM315°→
- FBPMFrancistown/P G Matante IntlFrancistown, Botswana123 NM173°→
- FBKEKasaneKasane, Botswana139 NM303°→
Operating into FVLK?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Linkwasha (Makololo Plains) Airstrip — one desk for the whole trip.