5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The service and friendliness of the people at this airport, pays tribute to the professionalism displayed by the staff of Airlink.”
Esta Mostert5★ on Google
Airports / Namibia / WVB
Large airport · WVB
Walvis Bay International Airport.
Walvis Bay(Rooikop), Namibia · 299 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
344 ratings
0
Operators based
299
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Walvis Bay(Rooikop), NamibiaELEV 299 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
344
Google reviews
ratings on Google
299
Field elevation
feet above sea level
36
Nearest alternate
nm to ADI
Field standing
#6 / 12
Namibia airports by Google rating
4.0★ across 344 Google ratings , ranked against 12 rated Namibia fields.
36 nm
To the nearest alternate
Arandis Airport (ADI).
Overview
Located in Walvis Bay(Rooikop), Namibia, Walvis Bay International Airport (FYWB / WVB) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 299 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list WVB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Arandis Airport (ADI, 36 nm), Eros Airport (ERS, 136 nm), and Twyfelfontein Airport (FYTF, 147 nm). The field has a single 11,483-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from WVB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as SAAFB Rooikop. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from WVB to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Overall, Walvis Bay Airport offers an efficient, pleasant, and relaxed travel experience that reflects the charm of Namibia.”
Libin Mathew5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The little coffee kiosk served tasty chicken wraps and coffee.”
Esta Mostert5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Walvis Bay International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
FYWB
IATA
WVB
FAA / Local
FYWB
Elevation
299 ft
Coordinates
22.9793° S · 14.6471° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Namibia fields
state range 14–5,640 ft
At 299 ft, WVB sits lower than 86% of the 14 Namibia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,483 ft
- 09/2711,483 ft × 196 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,483 ft
WVB's 11,483 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 36nmADIArandis AirportArandis
- 136nmERSEros AirportWindhoek
- 147nmFYTFTwyfelfontein AirportTwyfelfontein
- 159nmWDHHosea Kutako International AirportWindhoek
- 205nmFYMLMariental AirportMariental
- 225nmLUDLuderitz AirportLuderitz
Location
Open the full mapFYWB · Walvis Bay International Airport · Walvis Bay(Rooikop), Namibia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WVB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,151 nm | 14h 42m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,236 nm | 14h 54m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,242 nm | 14h 55m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,249 nm | 14h 56m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,350 nm | 15h 10m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,730 nm | 16h 3m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,856 nm | 16h 21m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,070 nm | 16h 51m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WVB?
- Walvis Bay International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,483 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 WVB?
- Walvis Bay International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,483 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to WVB?
- The closest alternate is Arandis Airport (ADI), about 36 nm away, followed by Eros Airport (ERS) at 136 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WVB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 14h 42m (6,151 nm), New York about 14h 54m (6,236 nm), Miami about 14h 55m (6,242 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.