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Hosea Kutako International Airport Guide

Last updated 2026-04-21 UTC

IATAWDH
ICAOFYWH
LocationWindhoek, Namibia
Current Local Time UTC+1

Hosea Kutako International Airport is Namibia's primary international gateway, located 45 km east of Windhoek along the B6 highway. Sitting at an elevation of 1,719 m above sea level, it handles the overwhelming majority of international arrivals and departures into the country. The airport was originally opened in 1965 as J.G. Strijdom Airport under South African administration and was renamed after independence in 1990 to honour Namibian national hero Hosea Kutako.

The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both international routes and the limited domestic traffic that passes through. Domestic services are predominantly concentrated at Windhoek Eros Airport, closer to the city centre. Hosea Kutako's two runways—the primary measuring 4,532 m—are capable of handling wide-body aircraft on long-haul routes including scheduled services to Doha, Addis Ababa, and Frankfurt.

The Namibia Airports Company has outlined significant expansion plans, including a new terminal building with separate VIP facilities, a new runway, and an expanded apron to accommodate rising passenger volumes and growing tourism demand.

🅿️ Parking

1 option
  • Namibia Airports Company

For full details, see our complete Hosea Kutako International Airport parking guide.

🚗 Car Rentals

9 options
  • Hertz
  • Britz
  • SANI Car Rental
  • Europcar
  • Avis
  • Thrifty
  • Dollar
  • Bluu Car Rental
  • Namibia2Go

For full details, see our complete Hosea Kutako International Airport car rentals guide.

🛋️ Lounges

1 option
  • Paragon Premium Lounge

For full details, see our complete Hosea Kutako International Airport lounges guide.

🏨 Hotels

1 option
  • Etango Ranch Guest Farm

For full details, see our complete Hosea Kutako International Airport hotels guide.

🛫 Terminals

1 terminal
  • Main TerminalMixed

    Ethiopian Airlines, FlyNamibia, Airlink, South African Airways, Qatar Airways, TAAG Angola Airlines, Air Botswana

🏙️ Nearby cities

1 city
  • Windhoek47 km west

🗺️ Airport Location

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Passengers · 20241.3M
Runways2
Opened1965
Coordinates-22.48°, 17.47°
Operated ByNamibia Airports Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Hosea Kutako International Airport?

Hosea Kutako International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: WDH, ICAO: FYWH. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Hosea Kutako International Airport located?

Hosea Kutako International Airport is located in Windhoek, Namibia. The airport coordinates are -22.4799°, 17.4709°.

What services are available at Hosea Kutako International Airport?

Hosea Kutako International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 9 car rental companies, 1 lounges, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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