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FVGW

Gweru Airport · Gweru

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,660 ft / 1,420 m
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gweru Airport (FVGW), located in Gweru, Zimbabwe. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,660 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Gweru Airport
ICAO / IATA
FVGW / —
Municipality
Gweru
Country
Region
ZW-MI — Midlands Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Elevation
4,660 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FVTL
Gweru - Thornhill Air Base
18 km / 10 nm
FVBU
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
127 km / 69 nm
FVMV
Masvingo International Airport
130 km / 70 nm
FVHAILS
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
230 km / 124 nm
FVCZ
Buffalo Range Airport
252 km / 136 nm

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