GWE Airport Code, Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base
GWE is the IATA code for Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base, a regional airport serving Gweru, Zimbabwe. Airlines and booking systems use GWE, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FVTL. At 4680 ft (1426 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Gweru airport code?
The airport code for Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base is GWE. 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 FVTL, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
Its ICAO code FVTL begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
Where is GWE?
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base serves Gweru, Zimbabwe. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 19.44° S, 29.86° E. At 4680 ft (1426 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at GWE
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 8,766 ft (2.67 km), designated 13L/31R.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Gweru?
The IATA airport code for Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base in Gweru is GWE. Its ICAO code is FVTL.
What is the 3-letter code for Gweru?
The 3-letter IATA code for Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base in Gweru is GWE.
What airport is GWE?
GWE is Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base, located in Gweru, Zimbabwe.
What country is GWE in?
GWE (Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base) is in Zimbabwe.
Where is GWE airport located?
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base (GWE) is in Gweru, Zimbabwe, at coordinates -19.43672, 29.86194.
What is the ICAO code for Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base is FVTL. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code GWE.
What is the difference between GWE and FVTL?
GWE is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FVTL is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base.
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