Ondangwa Airport

FYOA / OND

Ondangwa, NA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
7 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FYOA 040900Z 07007KT 9999 SCT035 25/21 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,599 ft
SCT 3,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,099 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FYOA 040800Z 0409/0418 09005KT 9999 SCT035 TEMPO 0411/0414 -TSRA FEW035CB BECMG 0415/0417 SCT035CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
11:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Light Thunderstorm Rain
15:00Z BECMG
+6h
MVFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YOA
08 ✈️
26
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
9,800 ft 98 ft ASP 65°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
16/34 4,423 ft 98 ft GVL 149°
1.3 kt 6.9 kt
79° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FYOA

1,863 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
98.9%
MVFR
0.7%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0.4%

Ondangwa Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 98.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 4.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 39°C with an average of 26.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 4.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.7%
NE
7%
E
15.6%
SE
12%
S
25.4%
SW
13%
W
10.9%
NW
6.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.1°C
Range: 12°C to 39°C
12°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 1,863 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ondangwa Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FYOA
IATA Code: OND
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,599 ft MSL

Location

City: Ondangwa
Country: NA
Latitude: -17.878201°
Longitude: 15.952600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 9,800 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 4,423 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Ondangwa Airport

Overview

Ondangwa Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in Namibia at an elevation of 3599 feet MSL. Situated at coordinates -17.878201, 15.952600, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in the region. With two runways featuring different surface types, the airport supports various aircraft operations in this part of southern Africa.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly excellent visual flight conditions, with 99.3% of observations supporting VFR operations. Winds are consistently from the south at an average of 4.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 19 knots. Temperature variations range from 12°C to 39°C, with an average of 27.3°C, creating generally stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

Ondangwa Airport features two runways: a 9800-foot asphalt runway (08/26) and a 4423-foot gravel runway (16/34). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage with minimal average crosswind of 3 knots. The substantial length of the primary runway accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and operational requirements.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal peak flying conditions occur during September, October, and November, offering optimal visibility and weather stability. With consistent southern winds and high visibility averaging 10 statute miles, pilots can expect reliable approach conditions. Both runways present similar wind characteristics, providing flexibility in landing and takeoff directions.

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.