Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
Harare, Harare Metropolitan Province (Zimbabwe)
IATA: HRE ICAO: FVRG
Longest Active Runway
15,502 ft
4,725 meters
Field Elevation
4,887 ft
1,490 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
-17.9318°, 31.0928°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#1 in Zimbabwe
Among 9 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#10 Worldwide
Top <0.1% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#374 MSL
Top 7.5% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+55%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport's longest active runway measures 15,502 ft (4,725 m). It ranks as the #1 longest runway in Zimbabwe and #10 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 15,502 ft (4725m) | 151 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)