GFY Airport Code, Grootfontein Airport
GFY is the IATA airport code for Grootfontein Airport, a regional airport serving Grootfontein, Namibia. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, FYGF.
What airport is GFY?
GFY is the IATA airport code for Grootfontein Airport, in Grootfontein, Namibia. The same airport has the ICAO code FYGF.
Its ICAO code FYGF begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
| IATA airport code | GFY |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | FYGF |
| Airport | Grootfontein Airport |
| City | Grootfontein |
| Country | Namibia |
| Runways | 2 |
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Where is GFY airport located?
Grootfontein Airport (GFY) is in Grootfontein, Namibia, at coordinates -19.6022, 18.1227.
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 IATA code for Grootfontein Airport?
The IATA code for Grootfontein Airport in Grootfontein is GFY. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Grootfontein?
The 3-letter IATA code for Grootfontein Airport in Grootfontein is GFY.
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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