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FVCP

Charles Prince Airport · Harare

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
4,845 ft / 1,477 m
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.90 MHz (PRINCE TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Charles Prince Airport (FVCP), located in Harare, Zimbabwe. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,845 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 8,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Charles Prince Airport
ICAO / IATA
FVCP / —
Municipality
Harare
Country
Region
ZW-HA — Harare Metropolitan Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Elevation
4,845 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,937 ft / 1,200 m
Runway Width: 56 ft / 17 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 53.8° / 233.8°
RWY 06 (53.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (233.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,035 ft / 925 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 132° / 312°
RWY 14 (132°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (312°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

TWR PRINCE TWR
118.90 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FVHAILS
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
27 km / 14 nm
FVMT
Mutoko Airport
138 km / 75 nm
FVTL
Gweru - Thornhill Air Base
218 km / 118 nm
FVMV
Masvingo International Airport
256 km / 138 nm
FVKB
Kariba International Airport
256 km / 138 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026