VRU Airport Code, Vryburg Airport
VRU is the IATA code for Vryburg Airport, a regional airport serving Vryburg, South Africa. Airlines and booking systems use VRU, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FAVB. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 26.98° S, 24.73° E.
What is the Vryburg airport code?
The airport code for Vryburg Airport is VRU. 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 FAVB, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
Its ICAO code FAVB begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
Where is VRU?
Vryburg Airport serves Vryburg, South Africa. 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 airport code for Vryburg?
The IATA airport code for Vryburg Airport in Vryburg is VRU. Its ICAO code is FAVB.
What is the 3-letter code for Vryburg?
The 3-letter IATA code for Vryburg Airport in Vryburg is VRU.
What airport is VRU?
VRU is Vryburg Airport, located in Vryburg, South Africa.
What country is VRU in?
VRU (Vryburg Airport) is in South Africa.
Where is VRU airport located?
Vryburg Airport (VRU) is in Vryburg, South Africa, at coordinates -26.9824, 24.7288.
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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