GWE Airport Code, Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base
GWE is the IATA airport code for Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base, a regional airport serving Gweru, Zimbabwe. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, FVTL.
What airport is GWE?
GWE is the IATA airport code for Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base, in Gweru, Zimbabwe. The same airport has the ICAO code FVTL.
Its ICAO code FVTL begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
| IATA airport code | GWE |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | FVTL |
| Airport | Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base |
| City | Gweru |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is GWE airport located?
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base (GWE) is in Gweru, Zimbabwe, at coordinates -19.43672, 29.86194.
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 IATA code for Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base?
The IATA code for Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base in Gweru is GWE. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Gweru?
The 3-letter IATA code for Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base in Gweru is GWE.
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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