Walvis Bay International Airport (wvb)

Walvis Bay International Airport is Namibia's second international gateway and serves the coastal city of Walvis Bay and the nearby tourist hub of Swakopmund. The airport is located approximately 15 km east of Walvis Bay in the Namib Desert.



Airport Information

Name: Walvis Bay International Airport

IATA Code: WVB

ICAO Code: FYWB

Type: Public International Airport

Operator: Namibia Airports Company (NAC)

Elevation: 91 m (299 ft) above sea level

City Served: Walvis Bay, Namibia

Coordinates



WGS84 Geographic Coordinates



Latitude: -22.9799

Longitude: 14.6453



DMS Format



22°58′48″ S

14°38′43″ E

Runway

Runway Length Surface

09/27 3,500 m Asphalt



The runway is capable of accommodating larger aircraft, including Boeing 737s and Airbus A340s.



Facilities

Modern international terminal opened in 2016

Capacity of up to 1 million passengers annually

Cargo and freight handling facilities

Instrument landing systems and advanced runway lighting

International immigration and customs services

Airlines and Destinations



The airport handles domestic and regional international flights, with services connecting:



Windhoek

Johannesburg

Cape Town



It is also occasionally used as a refueling stop for flights to Saint Helena.



Importance



Walvis Bay International Airport is a key gateway to:



The Namib Desert

Swakopmund

Namibia's Atlantic coastline

Mining, fishing, and cargo operations along the coast



Geographic Coordinates (WGS84):

-22.9799, 14.6453