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Walvis Bay Airport

FYWB / WVB

Rooikop, NA

Last Updated

Sep 16, 03:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

03:00Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

11°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 10°C

4kt

60°

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FYWB 160300Z AUTO 06004KT //// // ////// 11/10 Q1017

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FYWB 152200Z 1600/1700 01003KT 9999 OVC010 TEMPO 1600/1606 08009KT 0600 FG OVC006

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

03:23Z BASE

+0h

MVFR 10° 3kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Ceiling: 1,000ft

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Airport Runway Layout

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YWB

09 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 09/27 Active: 09	7,001 ft	98 ft	ASP	72°	↑ 3.5kt • ↔ 2.0kt 30° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Walvis Bay Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FYWB

IATA Code: WVB

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 299 ft MSL

Location

City: Rooikop

Country: NA

Latitude: -22.979332°

Longitude: 14.647102°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-1

Runway Information

Runway 09/27

Length: 7,001 ft

Width: 98 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Walvis Bay Airport

Walvis Bay Airport (FYWB/WVB) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Rooikop, NA. The facility operates at an elevation of 299 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (09/27) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular 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.