Walvis Bay Airport

FYWB / WVB

Rooikop, NA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
8 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
1,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FYWB 041000Z 35008KT 9999 BKN019 18/13 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 299 ft
BKN 1,900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,199 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YWB
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
7,001 ft 98 ft ASP 72°
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FYWB

2,179 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.9%
MVFR
8.3%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
2.3%

Walvis Bay Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 34°C with an average of 18°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 2%
Direction Distribution:
N
30.3%
NE
13.5%
E
2.5%
SE
0.9%
S
1.6%
SW
5.7%
W
22.5%
NW
21%

Temperature Range

Average: 18°C
Range: 9°C to 34°C
9°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,179 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

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

About Walvis Bay Airport

Overview

Walvis Bay Airport serves the coastal industrial region of Namibia, located at 299 ft MSL near the Atlantic Ocean. Situated in Rooikop, the airport provides essential transportation infrastructure for the Walvis Bay metropolitan area, supporting regional commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 85.2% of the time, with predominantly northerly winds averaging 6.8 knots. Temperature ranges from 9°C to 34°C with an average of 17.4°C, creating generally stable flying conditions. September through November offer the most consistent VFR weather patterns.

Notable Features

The single runway 09/27 is 7,001 feet long with an asphalted surface, accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic position on the Namibian coast suggests potential for challenging wind conditions, with maximum recorded winds reaching 21 knots. The airport demonstrates remarkably consistent wind alignment, with runway 09/27 favorable 100% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 experiences an average crosswind of 4.4 knots, which is generally manageable for most aircraft categories. Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with negligible fog occurrences (0.8%). The consistent wind patterns and high VFR probability make this airport relatively predictable for approach and landing.

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

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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.