Hwange National Park Airport (IATA: HWN, ICAO: FVWN) serves Gwayi River Farms, ZW.
Hwange National Park Airport (IATA: HWN, ICAO: FVWN) is a public airport located in Zimbabwe, serving the Hwange National Park area. It is situated 35 nautical miles southeast of Hwange Town and approximately 80 km from Hwange town and 180 km from Victoria Falls town.
Notable Features and History: The airport opened in 1971, with construction beginning in 1969. It boasts a 4,600-meter (15,092 ft) long and 30-meter wide asphalt runway, capable of handling a Boeing 737-200 or equivalent aircraft,,. This makes it one of the airports with a notably long runway. The passenger terminal can handle up to 250 passengers per peak hour.
Current Status: Hwange National Park Airport is operational and open to the public,. Air traffic control services are available Monday to Friday from 0800 to 1630 hours, with unmanned airport procedures for landings and take-offs on weekends. Fire and rescue services (Category 5) and meteorological services (6 am to 5 pm daily) are also available.
While it once had scheduled services, including a brief period with Fastjet in April 2023, no airlines currently use the airport for scheduled flights. It is primarily used by private charter and shuttle air services.
*Sources researched: acz.co.zw, en.wikipedia.org, ourairports.com, skyvector.com, airportguide.com*
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Where is Hwange National Park Airport located?
Hwange National Park Airport is located in Gwayi River Farms, ZW, at an elevation of 3543 ft. Its IATA code is HWN and ICAO code is FVWN.