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FVWN

Hwange National Park Airport · Gwayi River Farms

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,543 ft / 1,080 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.90 MHz (PARK TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 15,091 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Hwange National Park Airport (FVWN), located in Gwayi River Farms, 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 3,543 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 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Hwange National Park Airport
ICAO / IATA
FVWN / HWN
Municipality
Gwayi River Farms
Country
Region
ZW-MN — Matabeleland North Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
3,543 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
UNLIT
Runway Length: 15,091 ft / 4,600 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 68° / 248°
RWY 08 (68°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (248°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP PARK APP
119.90 MHz
TWR PARK TWR
119.90 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FVFA
Victoria Falls International Airport
138 km / 75 nm
FLLI
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
155 km / 84 nm
FBKE
Kasane Airport
215 km / 116 nm
FVBU
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
229 km / 124 nm
FBSN
Sua Pan Airport
234 km / 126 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026