VRU Airport Code, Vryburg Airport
VRU is the IATA airport code for Vryburg Airport, a regional airport serving Vryburg, South Africa. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, FAVB.
What airport is VRU?
VRU is the IATA airport code for Vryburg Airport, in Vryburg, South Africa. The same airport has the ICAO code FAVB.
Its ICAO code FAVB begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
| IATA airport code | VRU |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | FAVB |
| Airport | Vryburg Airport |
| City | Vryburg |
| Country | South Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is VRU airport located?
Vryburg Airport (VRU) is in Vryburg, South Africa, at coordinates -26.9824, 24.7288.
It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 26.98° S, 24.73° E. At 3920 ft (1195 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at VRU
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 3,937 ft (1.20 km), designated 18/36.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Vryburg Airport?
The IATA code for Vryburg Airport in Vryburg is VRU. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Vryburg?
The 3-letter IATA code for Vryburg Airport in Vryburg is VRU.
What is the ICAO code for Vryburg Airport?
The ICAO code for Vryburg Airport is FAVB. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code VRU.
What is the difference between VRU and FAVB?
VRU is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FAVB is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Vryburg Airport.
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