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FVKB
Kariba International Airport · Kariba
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,706 ft / 520 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 125.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 5,413 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kariba International Airport (FVKB), located in Kariba, Zimbabwe. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,706 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 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Kariba International Airport
ICAO / IATA
FVKB / KAB
Municipality
Kariba
Country
Region
ZW-MW — Mashonaland West Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,706 ft
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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,413 ft / 1,650 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 82° / 262°
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 82° / 262°
RWY 09 (82°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (262°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
125.30 MHz
TWR TWR
125.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026