Airport code
WDH — Hosea Kutako International Airport
WDH is the IATA code for Hosea Kutako International Airport, an airport serving Windhoek, Namibia. Its ICAO code is FYWH, and it operates in the Africa/Windhoek time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at -22.4799, 17.4709 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 5640 ft (1719 m).
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About Hosea Kutako International Airport
Hosea Kutako International Airport is the main international airport of Namibia, serving the capital city Windhoek. Located 45 km (28 mi) to the east of the city, it is Namibia's largest airport with international connections. From its founding in 1965 to the independence of Namibia in 1990, it was named J.G. Strijdom Airport. In 1990 the airport was renamed, in honour of Namibian national hero Hosea Kutako (1870–1970).
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Airport information
| IATA code | WDH |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | FYWH |
| Airport name | Hosea Kutako International Airport |
| City | Windhoek |
| Country | Namibia |
| Time zone | Africa/Windhoek (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | -22.4799 |
| Longitude | 17.4709 |
| Elevation | 5640 ft (1719 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 15,010 ft (4,575 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Hosea Kutako International Airport?
The IATA code for Hosea Kutako International Airport is WDH.
What is the ICAO code for Hosea Kutako International Airport?
The ICAO code for Hosea Kutako International Airport is FYWH.
Where is WDH airport located?
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is located in Windhoek, Namibia.
What time zone is WDH in?
Hosea Kutako International Airport operates in the Africa/Windhoek time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to WDH?
The nearest airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, about 43 km away.
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