WVB Airport Code, Walvis Bay International Airport
WVB is the IATA airport code for Walvis Bay International Airport, the main international gateway for Walvis Bay, Namibia. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, FYWB.
What airport is WVB?
WVB is the IATA airport code for Walvis Bay International Airport, in Walvis Bay, Namibia. The same airport has the ICAO code FYWB.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1752 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code FYWB begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
| IATA airport code | WVB |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | FYWB |
| Airport | Walvis Bay International Airport |
| City | Walvis Bay |
| Country | Namibia |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is WVB airport located?
Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) is in Walvis Bay, Namibia, at coordinates -22.97933, 14.6471.
It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 22.98° S, 14.65° E. It is close to sea level at 299 ft (91 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at WVB
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 11,483 ft (3.50 km), designated 09/27.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Walvis Bay International Airport?
The IATA code for Walvis Bay International Airport in Walvis Bay is WVB. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Walvis Bay?
The 3-letter IATA code for Walvis Bay International Airport in Walvis Bay is WVB.
What is the ICAO code for Walvis Bay International Airport?
The ICAO code for Walvis Bay International Airport is FYWB. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code WVB.
What is the difference between WVB and FYWB?
WVB is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FYWB is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Walvis Bay International Airport.
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