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FYWB
Walvis Bay Airport · Rooikop
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
299 ft / 91 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 7,001 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Walvis Bay Airport (FYWB), located in Rooikop, Namibia. 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 299 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 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Walvis Bay Airport
ICAO / IATA
FYWB / WVB
Municipality
Rooikop
Country
Region
NA-ER — Erongo Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
299 ft
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Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,001 ft / 2,134 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 72.1° / 252.1°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 72.1° / 252.1°
RWY 09 (72.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (252.1°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-WB | CRS: 274°
APP APP
122.50 MHz
TWR TWR
122.50 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026