Swakopmund Airport- SWP
Categorized as a non-towered airport, Swakopmund Airport is a public-use airfield within the city of Swakopmund, Namibia, in the region of Erongo. It is operated by theSwakopmund Municipality. The airport goes by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) location identifier FYSM and International Air Transport Association (IATA) location identifier SWP.
Best Time to Visit
The Swakopmund Airport resides at an altitude of 52 meters above the mean sea level. There are two runways in the area made of gravel, one of which spans to a length of 1,600 meters and the other spans to a distance of 963 meters. While there are no available runway lights in the airfield, it is still currently used for private Aircraft Maintenance Operations for piston and turbine aircraft. You can also find several charter companies in and around Swakopmund Airport. While in Swakopmund, you should not miss the chance to go skydiving with the Swakopmund Skydiving Club based at Swakopmund Airport. You can also try driving to the nearby town of Douglas.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Swakopmund Hotel, the Desert Breeze Lodge, and the charming BON Hotel Swakopmund, all of which are within 2 and half miles from Swakopmund Airport, provides guests with airport shuttles at an affordable price. From these hotels, you can also easily walk to the famous tourist destinations in the area, including Swakopmund Beach, Swakopmund Lighthouse, and Old Country Court.
Two of the airports serving the region of Erongo as well are the Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) and the ADI-Arandis Airport, both of which are within half an hour away from Swakopmund Airport.
