VIR Airport Code, Virginia Airport
VIR is the IATA airport code for Virginia Airport, a regional airport serving Durban, South Africa. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, FAVG.
What airport is VIR?
VIR is the IATA airport code for Virginia Airport, in Durban, South Africa. The same airport has the ICAO code FAVG.
Its ICAO code FAVG begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
| IATA airport code | VIR |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | FAVG |
| Airport | Virginia Airport |
| City | Durban |
| Country | South Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is VIR airport located?
Virginia Airport (VIR) is in Durban, South Africa, at coordinates -29.7706, 31.0584.
It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 29.77° S, 31.06° E. It is close to sea level at 20 ft (6 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at VIR
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 3,035 ft (0.93 km), designated 05/23.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Virginia Airport?
The IATA code for Virginia Airport in Durban is VIR. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Durban?
The 3-letter IATA code for Virginia Airport in Durban is VIR.
What is the ICAO code for Virginia Airport?
The ICAO code for Virginia Airport is FAVG. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code VIR.
What is the difference between VIR and FAVG?
VIR is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FAVG is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Virginia Airport.
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