International hub · Windhoek, Namibia
Hosea Kutako International
- Elevation
- 5,640 ft
- Coordinates
- 22°29′S 17°28′E
- Local time
- Africa/Windhoek
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Field information
FYWH runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Hosea Kutako International (FYWH/WDH) has 2 runways; the longest, 08/26, is 15,010 ft (4,575 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FYWH, 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
Windhoek
Elevation
5,640 ft
Position
-22.4799, 17.4709
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · FYWH
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 15,010 ft (4,575 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 16/34 | 5,000 ft (1,524 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FYWH.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Hosea Kutako International (FYWH / WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FYWH 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 FYWH
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at FYWH
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FYWH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FYWH
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FYWH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to FYWH
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FYWH: 22° 28′ 48″ S 17° 28′ 15″ E; elevation 5640 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 FYWH.
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Cargo Operations at FYWH
Support for freighter operations into FYWH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into FYWH?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Hosea Kutako International — one desk for the whole trip.