Regional airport · Windhoek, Namibia
Windhoek Eros
- Elevation
- 5,575 ft
- Coordinates
- 22°36′S 17°05′E
- Local time
- Africa/Windhoek
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Field information
FYWE runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Windhoek Eros (FYWE/ERS) has 2 runways; the longest, 01/19, is 7,381 ft (2,250 m) of asphalt. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FYWE, 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
Windhoek
Elevation
5,575 ft
Position
-22.6049, 17.0790
Traffic level
High
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Runways · FYWE
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,381 ft (2,250 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 09/27 | 3,297 ft (1,005 m) | 98 ft | gravel | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FYWE.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Windhoek Eros (FYWE / ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FYWE 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 FYWE
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at FYWE
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FYWE covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FYWE
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FYWE is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to FYWE
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FYWE: 22° 36′ 18″ S 17° 4′ 44″ E; elevation 5575 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Windhoek
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Windhoek. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FYWE.
- 06
Cargo Operations at FYWE
Support for freighter operations into FYWE covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FYWE sits in the network
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Operating into FYWE?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Windhoek Eros — one desk for the whole trip.