Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Hosea Kutako International Airport
Windhoek, Khomas Region (Namibia)
IATA: WDH ICAO: FYWH
Longest Active Runway
15,010 ft
4,575 meters
Field Elevation
5,640 ft
1,719 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
-22.4799°, 17.4709°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#1 in Namibia
Among 18 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#15 Worldwide
Top 0.2% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#234 MSL
Top 5.6% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+50.1%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Hosea Kutako International Airport's longest active runway measures 15,010 ft (4,575 m). It ranks as the #1 longest runway in Namibia and #15 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 15,010 ft (4575m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 16/34 | 5,000 ft (1524m) | 98 ft (30m) | 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)