Walvis Bay International Airport is a large airport serving Walvis Bay(Rooikop), Namibia. Its IATA code is WVB and its ICAO code is FYWB. The airport lies at an elevation of 299 ft (91 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 11,483 ft (3,500 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Windhoek time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- WVB
- ICAO code
- FYWB
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 299 ft (91 m)
- Coordinates
- -22.9793, 14.6471
- Time zone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 196 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Walvis Bay International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ERS Eros Airport | Windhoek, Namibia | 253 km · 157 mi |
| WDH Hosea Kutako International Airport | Windhoek, Namibia | 295 km · 183 mi |
| LUD Luderitz Airport | Luderitz, Namibia | 417 km · 259 mi |
| HAL Halali Airport | Halali, Namibia | 478 km · 297 mi |
| OND Ondangwa Airport | Ondangwa, Namibia | 583 km · 362 mi |
| OMD Oranjemund Airport | Oranjemund, Namibia | 649 km · 403 mi |
| VPE Ngjiva Pereira Airport | Ngiva, Angola | 669 km · 416 mi |
| NDU Rundu Airport | Rundu, Namibia | 769 km · 478 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from WVB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 1,419 | 882 | 766 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,196 | 3,850 | 3,345 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,930 | 4,306 | 3,742 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,291 | 4,530 | 3,937 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,094 | 5,030 | 4,371 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,140 | 5,058 | 4,395 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,409 | 5,225 | 4,541 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,806 | 5,472 | 4,755 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,999 | 6,213 | 5,399 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,519 | 7,158 | 6,220 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,192 | 7,576 | 6,583 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,198 | 7,580 | 6,587 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 12,610 | 7,835 | 6,809 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,191 | 8,196 | 7,122 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 14,584 | 9,062 | 7,875 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,309 | 9,513 | 8,266 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 122.500 |
| TWR | TWR | 122.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Walvis Bay International Airport?
The IATA code of Walvis Bay International Airport is WVB and its ICAO code is FYWB.
Where is Walvis Bay International Airport located?
Walvis Bay International Airport is in Walvis Bay(Rooikop), Erongo Region, Namibia, at -22.9793, 14.6471.
What time zone is Walvis Bay International Airport in?
Walvis Bay 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 Walvis Bay International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 11,483 ft (3,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Walvis Bay International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Eros Airport (ERS), about 253 km (157 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.