GFY Airport Code, Grootfontein Airport
GFY is the IATA code for Grootfontein Airport, a regional airport serving Grootfontein, Namibia. Airlines and booking systems use GFY, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FYGF. At 4636 ft (1413 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Grootfontein airport code?
The airport code for Grootfontein Airport is GFY. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code FYGF, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
Its ICAO code FYGF begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
Where is GFY?
Grootfontein Airport serves Grootfontein, Namibia. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 19.60° S, 18.12° E. At 4636 ft (1413 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at GFY
It has 2 runways. The longest is 11,680 ft (3.56 km), designated 08/26.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Grootfontein?
The IATA airport code for Grootfontein Airport in Grootfontein is GFY. Its ICAO code is FYGF.
What is the 3-letter code for Grootfontein?
The 3-letter IATA code for Grootfontein Airport in Grootfontein is GFY.
What airport is GFY?
GFY is Grootfontein Airport, located in Grootfontein, Namibia.
What country is GFY in?
GFY (Grootfontein Airport) is in Namibia.
Where is GFY airport located?
Grootfontein Airport (GFY) is in Grootfontein, Namibia, at coordinates -19.6022, 18.1227.
What is the ICAO code for Grootfontein Airport?
The ICAO code for Grootfontein Airport is FYGF. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code GFY.
What is the difference between GFY and FYGF?
GFY is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FYGF is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Grootfontein Airport.
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