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Grootfontein Airport

FYGFGFYGrootfontein, Namibia·Medium Airport

FYGF is the ICAO code for Grootfontein Airport (IATA GFY), located in Grootfontein, Namibia.

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Grootfontein Airport (FYGF) is a medium airport in Grootfontein, Namibia. Pilots and dispatchers reference it by ICAO code FYGF or IATA code GFY. It sits in Africa.

Grootfontein Airport is a regional airport primarily serving general aviation, charter, and corporate flight departments.

Grootfontein Airport sits at 4,636 ft above sea level. Hot-and-high conditions can meaningfully reduce takeoff performance in summer — planners should factor density altitude into payload and fuel decisions.

Local operations run on Africa/Windhoek. Without scheduled airline traffic, the field tends to be quieter and more flexible for charter and corporate operations — a useful characteristic for early morning, late night, or short-notice flights that would be impractical at a hub.

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Background from Wikipedia

The Grootfontein Air Force Base is an air base of the Namibian Air Force in Grootfontein, a town in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia. The air base is about 4 km (2 mi) south of the center of Grootfontein.

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Frequently asked questions about Grootfontein Airport

What is FYGF airport?+
FYGF is the ICAO code for Grootfontein Airport (IATA GFY), located in Grootfontein, Namibia.
What does GFY stand for?+
GFY is the IATA code for Grootfontein Airport (ICAO FYGF) in Grootfontein, Namibia.
Where is Grootfontein Airport?+
Grootfontein Airport is located in Grootfontein, Namibia.
Does Grootfontein Airport have commercial airline service?+
No — Grootfontein Airport does not receive scheduled airline flights. It primarily serves general aviation, private charter, and corporate operators.
What is the elevation of Grootfontein Airport?+
Grootfontein Airport sits at 4,636 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Grootfontein Airport in?+
Grootfontein Airport operates on Africa/Windhoek.

References

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At a glance

Country
Namibia
Region
OD
Timezone
Africa/Windhoek
Elevation
4,636 ft
Scheduled service
No
IATA
GFY
ICAO
FYGF

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