International hub · Walvis Bay, Namibia
Walvis Bay-Rooikop
- Elevation
- 299 ft
- Coordinates
- 22°59′S 14°39′E
- Local time
- Africa/Windhoek
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
FYWB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Walvis Bay-Rooikop (FYWB/WVB) has one runway, 09/27, 11,483 ft (3,500 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: 0700-1600. O/T O/R not later than 1100. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FYWB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Africa/Windhoek
Country
Namibia
NA
Municipality
Walvis Bay(Rooikop)
Elevation
299 ft
Position
-22.9793, 14.6471
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Operating hours
0700-1600. O/T O/R not later than 1100
Runways · FYWB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 11,483 ft (3,500 m) | 196 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FYWB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Walvis Bay-Rooikop (FYWB / WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FYWB 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 FYWB
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 FYWB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FYWB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at FYWB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FYWB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FYWB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FYWB: 22° 58′ 46″ S 14° 38′ 50″ E; elevation 299 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Walvis Bay
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Walvis Bay. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FYWB.
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Cargo Operations at FYWB
Support for freighter operations into FYWB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FYWB sits in the network
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Operating into FYWB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Walvis Bay-Rooikop — one desk for the whole trip.