WVB

Walvis Bay Airport

Walvis Bay · NamibiaICAO FYWB

Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) is an airport serving Walvis Bay, Namibia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 22° 58' 47.6" S, 14° 38' 43.1" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 299 feet (91 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Windhoek (GMT+2).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

299/ 91m

Africa/Windhoek

GMT+2

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Airport Details

IATA Code

WVB

ICAO Code

FYWB

City

Walvis Bay

Country

Namibia

Elevation

299 ft

Local Time

06:24 PM (GMT+2)

Coordinates

Latitude:-22.9799°

Longitude:14.6453°

Popular Routes from WVB

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
CPT	Cape Town, South Africa	794 mi	2h 0m	short-haul	326 kg	View
JNB	Johannesburg, South Africa	883 mi	2h 10m	short-haul	362 kg	View
WDH	Windhoek, Namibia	184 mi	0h 51m	short-haul	75 kg	View

Airlines Operating at WVB

2 active airlines serving Walvis Bay Airport.

Air Namibia

SWNamibia

South African Airways

SASouth Africa

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Walvis Bay Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Eros Airport	ERS	Windhoek	Namibia	253 km
Hosea Kutako International Airport	WDH	Windhoek	Namibia	295 km
Luderitz Airport	LUD	Luderitz	Namibia	415 km

Other Airports in Namibia

Luderitz Airport

LUDLuderitz

Katima Mulilo Airport

Hosea Kutako International Airport

WDHWindhoek

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 22° 58' 47.6" S
Longitude (DMS): 14° 38' 43.1" E
Latitude (Decimal): -22.979900
Longitude (Decimal): 14.645300
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
UTC Offset: GMT+2
Current Local Time: 06:24 PM
Elevation (ft): 299 ft
Elevation (m): 91 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Walvis Bay Airport?

The IATA code for Walvis Bay Airport is WVB, and its ICAO code is FYWB. The airport is located in Walvis Bay, Namibia.

How many destinations can you fly to from WVB?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia.

What airlines fly from WVB?

There are 2 airlines operating from WVB, including Air Namibia, South African Airways.

What timezone is Walvis Bay Airport in?

Walvis Bay Airport is in the Africa/Windhoek timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Walvis Bay Airport?

Walvis Bay Airport sits at an elevation of 299 feet (91 meters) above sea level.

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