Regional airport · Grootfontein, Namibia
Grootfontein AB
- Elevation
- 4,636 ft
- Coordinates
- 19°36′S 18°07′E
- Local time
- Africa/Windhoek
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Field information
FYGF runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Grootfontein AB (FYGF/GFY) has 2 runways; the longest, 08/26, is 11,680 ft (3,560 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FYGF, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Windhoek
Country
Namibia
NA
Municipality
Grootfontein
Elevation
4,636 ft
Position
-19.6022, 18.1227
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
No fuel available
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · FYGF
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,680 ft (3,560 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 17/35 | 3,412 ft (1,040 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FYGF.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Grootfontein AB (FYGF / GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FYGF is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FYGF
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Namibia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Namibia. Applicable permit lead times for Namibia 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 Namibia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at FYGF
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FYGF covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at FYGF
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FYGF is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FYGF
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FYGF: 19° 36′ 8″ S 18° 7′ 22″ E; elevation 4636 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Grootfontein
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Grootfontein. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FYGF.
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Cargo Operations at FYGF
Support for freighter operations into FYGF covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FYGF sits in the network
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Operating into FYGF?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Grootfontein AB — one desk for the whole trip.