Hwange National Park Airport

FVWN / HWN

Gwayi River Farms, ZW

Last Updated
Jan 16, 09:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
09:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
3kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,014
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FVWN 160900Z 29003KT 9999 BKN015 BKN080 25/20 Q1014 BECMG FEW015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,543ft
BKN 1,500ft AGL
FEW 1,500ft AGL
BKN 8,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,043ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,043ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,543ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
896 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,543 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,520 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,570 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.1°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VWN
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
15,091 ft 98 ft ASP 68°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 1.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Hwange National Park Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FVWN
IATA Code: HWN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,543 ft MSL

Location

City: Gwayi River Farms
Country: ZW
Latitude: -18.629900°
Longitude: 27.021000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 15,091 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Hwange National Park Airport

Hwange National Park Airport (FVWN/HWN) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Gwayi River Farms, ZW. The facility operates at an elevation of 3,543 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (08/26) 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.