Hosea Kutako International Airport is a large airport serving Windhoek, Namibia. Its IATA code is WDH and its ICAO code is FYWH. The airport lies at an elevation of 5,640 ft (1,719 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 15,010 ft (4,575 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Windhoek time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- WDH
- ICAO code
- FYWH
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 5,640 ft (1,719 m)
- Coordinates
- -22.4799, 17.4709
- Time zone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 15,010 ft · 4,575 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 16/34 | 5,000 ft · 1,524 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Hosea Kutako International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ERS Eros Airport | Windhoek, Namibia | 43 km · 27 mi |
| WVB Walvis Bay International Airport | Walvis Bay(Rooikop), Namibia | 295 km · 183 mi |
| HAL Halali Airport | Halali, Namibia | 398 km · 247 mi |
| LUD Luderitz Airport | Luderitz, Namibia | 519 km · 322 mi |
| OND Ondangwa Airport | Ondangwa, Namibia | 536 km · 333 mi |
| NDU Rundu Airport | Rundu, Namibia | 555 km · 345 mi |
| VPE Ngjiva Pereira Airport | Ngiva, Angola | 633 km · 393 mi |
| SWX Shakawe Airport | Shakawe, Botswana | 644 km · 400 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from WDH. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 1,165 | 724 | 629 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,490 | 4,033 | 3,504 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,698 | 4,162 | 3,617 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,184 | 4,464 | 3,879 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,086 | 5,024 | 4,366 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,110 | 5,039 | 4,379 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,408 | 5,224 | 4,540 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,544 | 5,309 | 4,614 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,708 | 6,032 | 5,242 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,712 | 7,277 | 6,324 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,057 | 7,492 | 6,510 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 12,342 | 7,669 | 6,664 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,425 | 7,721 | 6,709 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,466 | 8,367 | 7,271 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 14,302 | 8,887 | 7,723 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,545 | 9,659 | 8,394 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | WINDHOEK APP | 120.500 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 114.100 |
| GTE | APRON | 121.900 |
| TWR | WINDHOEK TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Hosea Kutako International Airport?
The IATA code of Hosea Kutako International Airport is WDH and its ICAO code is FYWH.
Where is Hosea Kutako International Airport located?
Hosea Kutako International Airport is in Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia, at -22.4799, 17.4709.
What time zone is Hosea Kutako International Airport in?
Hosea Kutako International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Windhoek. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Hosea Kutako International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 15,010 ft (4,575 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Eros Airport (ERS), about 43 km (27 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.