Grand Reef Airport

Airport in Manicaland, Zimbabwe From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Grand Reef Airport (ICAO: FVGR), designated as Forward Air Field 8 (FAF) during the Rhodesian Bush War, is one of two airports serving the city of Mutare, in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. The Grand Reef Airport runway is 20 kilometres (12 mi) west of Mutare Airport, which is adjacent to the city.

AirporttypePublic
ServesMutare
ElevationAMSL3,344 ft (1,019 m)
Coordinates18°58′35″S 32°27′00″E
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Grand Reef Airport
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Airport typePublic
ServesMutare
Elevation AMSL3,344 ft (1,019 m)
Coordinates18°58′35″S 32°27′00″E
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FVGR is located in Zimbabwe
FVGR
FVGR
Location of the airport in Zimbabwe
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
05/23 4,080 1,243 Asphalt
Sources: GCM[1] Google Maps[2]
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History

Grand Reef Airport was established in c1977 as a forward air field for the Royal Rhodesian Air Force (RRAF). It was equipped with a tarmac runway.[3]

Facilities

The Grand Reef non-directional beacon (Ident: GR) is located on the field.[4][5]

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