Eros Airport

FYWE / ERS

Windhoek, NA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3 hours ago
16:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
2 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FYWE 041600Z 23002KT 9999 TS FEW030CB BKN035TCU 22/15 Q1019 RETS

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,575 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 3,500 ft AGL (TCU)
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,575 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN (TCU)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,075 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
833 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,575 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,403 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,581 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FYWE 041700Z 0418/0503 33005KT 9999 -TSRA SCT035CB TEMPO 0419/0423 -SHRA SCT015 FEW035CB BECMG 0500/0502 00000KT NSW SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:15Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Thunderstorm Rain
00:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YWE
01
19
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 7,381 ft 98 ft ASP 351°
1.0 kt 1.7 kt
121° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
3,297 ft 98 ft GVL 76°
1.5 kt 1.3 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FYWE

3,286 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
98.8%
MVFR
0.9%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0.1%

Eros Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 98.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 3.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.1%
NE
7.1%
E
14.6%
SE
13.3%
S
26.1%
SW
7.2%
W
8.2%
NW
8.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.7°C
Range: 3°C to 34°C
3°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

March September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,286 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Eros Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FYWE
IATA Code: ERS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,575 ft MSL

Location

City: Windhoek
Country: NA
Latitude: -22.612200°
Longitude: 17.080400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,381 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 3,297 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Eros Airport

Overview

Eros Airport serves Windhoek, Namibia as a medium-sized airport situated at an elevation of 5,575 feet above mean sea level. The airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the capital region, featuring two runways that support diverse operational requirements. Its strategic location and infrastructure make it a key transportation hub in central Namibia.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Eros Airport are predominantly VFR, with 99.1% of observations indicating favorable visual flight conditions. Winds are consistently from the south at an average of 5.1 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 18 knots. Temperature variations range from 3°C to 34°C, with an average of 22.8°C, providing generally stable flying environments throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport features two distinct runways: a longer 7,381-foot asphalt runway (01/19) and a shorter 3,297-foot gravel runway (09/27). Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind components of 3.2-3.4 knots. The high elevation of 5,575 feet MSL requires careful performance calculations for aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

January, September, and October represent the optimal months for visual flying, offering the most consistent weather conditions. Pilots should anticipate predominantly southern winds when planning approaches, with very low probability of challenging meteorological conditions. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with virtually no instances of reduced visibility that would impede safe operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.