Hwange National Park Airport (HWN)

Gwayi River Farms, ZW 🇿🇼 Medium Airport

ICAO

FVWN

IATA

HWN

Elevation

3543 ft

Region

ZW-MN

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FVWN

Local Code: Not available

Location: -18.6299° N, 27.021° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Medium Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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Online Reviews Summary

Traveler experiences at Hwange National Park Airport (FVWN (HWN)) indicate a facility primarily serving as a convenient entry point for private charters into the renowned Hwange National Park, but one with limitations regarding commercial air travel and needing significant upgrades. Overall sentiment leans towards functional for its intended private use, though a lack of scheduled commercial flights impacts broader accessibility.

What Travelers Love
  • Efficient Security and Immigration: Travelers can expect relatively quick processing, with current average security wait times at around 29 minutes and immigration at 8 minutes.
  • Direct Access to Hwange National Park: The airport serves as a direct gateway for private charter and shuttle services heading into Hwange National Park.
  • Available Parking: Several car parks are located around the terminal, with options for various durations.
Common Complaints
  • Lack of Scheduled Commercial Flights: There are no scheduled airline services currently operating at HWN, with Fastjet having ceased its operations in April 2023. This means most international visitors fly into Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) and arrange further transfers.
  • Outdated Infrastructure: The airport's terminal and runway, built in the late 1960s and early 1970s, are in need of significant rehabilitation, including upgrades to sewer, water reticulation, and lighting to enable night flights. The runway surface has developed cracks.
  • Underutilization and Animal Intrusions: The airport is underutilized, handling an average of only about 10 airlines per month. There is also a need for a perimeter electric fence to keep wild animals away from the facility.
  • Distance to Major Towns: The airport is located 80 km from Hwange town and 180 km from Victoria Falls town, necessitating onward transportation.

While Hwange National Park Airport offers a direct, albeit currently private, link to a major safari destination, travelers should be prepared for a basic facility with no commercial flight options. Planning for transfers from Victoria Falls International Airport and being aware of the airport's infrastructural needs are key for a smooth travel experience to the region.

Last updated: 63 days ago

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
08/26 15091 ft 98 ft ASP Active

Type Description Frequency
APP PARK APP 119.9 MHz
TWR PARK TWR 119.9 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
PO Hwange National Park NDB 377 kHz
VWN Hwange VOR-DME 114500 kHz
WN Hwange National Park NDB 393 kHz

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Nearby Airports

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~138 km away
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