Airports / Zimbabwe / MVZ
Masvingo International Airport.
Masvingo, Zimbabwe · 3,595 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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33 ratings
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Operators based
3,595
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
67 nm
To the nearest alternate
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base (GWE).
Overview
Masvingo International Airport (FVMV / MVZ) sits in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 3,595 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MVZ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base (GWE, 67 nm), Buffalo Range Airport (BFO, 70 nm), and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ, 126 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,663-foot paved runway, MVZ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from MVZ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Masvingo.
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Field capability
ICAO
FVMV
IATA
MVZ
FAA / Local
FVMV
Elevation
3,595 ft
Coordinates
20.0553° S · 30.8591° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Zimbabwe fields
state range 1,421–4,887 ft
At 3,595 ft, MVZ sits lower than 44% of the 9 Zimbabwe fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,663 ft
- 17/355,663 ft × 59 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10/283,937 ft × 59 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,663 ft
MVZ's 5,663 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 67nmGWEJosiah Tungamirai Air Force BaseGweru
- 70nmBFOBuffalo Range AirportChiredzi
- 126nmBUQJoshua Mqabuko Nkomo International AirportBulawayo
- 128nmHRERobert Gabriel Mugabe International AirportHarare
- 155nmVPYChimoio AirportChimoio
- 175nmFVMTMutoko AirportMutoko
Location
Open the full mapFVMV · Masvingo International Airport · Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MVZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,735 nm | 16h 4m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,847 nm | 16h 19m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,991 nm | 16h 39m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 7,025 nm | 16h 44m |
| Miami (MIA) | 7,026 nm | 16h 44m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 7,419 nm | 17h 39m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,471 nm | 17h 46m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,843 nm | 18h 38m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MVZ?
- Masvingo International Airport's longest paved runway is 5,663 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MVZ?
- Masvingo International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,663 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MVZ?
- The closest alternate is Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base (GWE), about 67 nm away, followed by Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) at 70 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MVZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 16h 4m (6,735 nm), New York about 16h 19m (6,847 nm), Washington DC about 16h 39m (6,991 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.