Hosea Kutako International Airport

FYWH / WDH

Windhoek, NA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
5kt
90°
--
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,023
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FYWH 141200Z 09005KT CAVOK 28/00 Q1023 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
835 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,640 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,351 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 8,264 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +24.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FYWH 141000Z 1412/1512 09010KT CAVOK BECMG 1418/1420 22007KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:15Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 10kt
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 220° 7kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
YWH
08 ✈️
26
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
 15,010 ft 148 ft ASP 64°
↑ 4.9kt • ↔ 0.9kt
10° angle
16/34 5,000 ft 98 ft ASP 141°
↑ 3.1kt • ↔ 3.9kt
51° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Hosea Kutako International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FYWH
IATA Code: WDH
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,640 ft MSL

Location

City: Windhoek
Country: NA
Latitude: -22.479900°
Longitude: 17.470900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-1

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 15,010 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About Hosea Kutako International Airport

Hosea Kutako International Airport (FYWH/WDH) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Windhoek, NA. The facility operates at an elevation of 5,640 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (08/26, 16/34) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.

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