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Victoria Falls (FVFA/VFA) — Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 121.1
Runways: 12/30
Elevation: 3,490 ft

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79% Data Complete 41 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FVFA
Name: Victoria Falls
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -18.0959
Longitude: 25.839001
Elevation: 3490 ft
Country: Zimbabwe
Municipality: Victoria Falls
IATA Code: VFA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Harare
Distance from City: 19.3 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 7708 X 98
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB
Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 121.100 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx USD 8/ton
Parking Fee: USD 4/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: Victoria Falls Airport. Zimbabwe. CAAZ operated. Major tourist gateway to Victoria Falls.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited fuel. Pre-arrange. Tourist area; prices reflect logistics. Confirm availability.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. Visa on arrival for many nationalities. KAZA UniVisa with Zambia. Victoria Falls UNESCO site.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Near Victoria Falls mist (may affect visibility). Wildlife hazard. Altitude 3,490 ft.

Alternates

FLHN

ICAO: FLHN
Name: Harry Mwanga Nkumbula Intl
Distance (NM): 16.5
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

FBKE

ICAO: FBKE
Name: Kasane
Distance (NM): 41.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Visa-free for many nationalities. Chobe NP gateway. Four-corners area (Zambia/Zimbabwe/Namibia/Botswana).

Airport Services

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Zimbabwe Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 5d Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 24-72 hours; flight plan at least 24 hours before flight
Landing Lead Time: 48-72 hours before departure

Private / GA Operations:

Private and business jet flights require permits.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers FVFA. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

FLHN Harry Mwanga Nkumbula Intl 16 NM FBPA Pandamatenga Airport 28 NM FBCD Chandia Airstrip 32 NM FBKE Kasane 42 NM FVWT Hwange (Town) Airport 42 NM FVDE Deka Airport 50 NM FBBP Bottle Pan Airport 53 NM FVML Mlibizi Airstrip 73 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at FVFA?: The tower frequency at Victoria Falls is 121.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at FVFA?: Victoria Falls offers Jet A-1.
Does FVFA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe). Permit details for Zimbabwe
Where is FVFA located?: Victoria Falls (FVFA) is located in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
What is the IATA code for FVFA?: The IATA code for Victoria Falls is VFA.
Is FVFA a port of entry?: Yes, Victoria Falls is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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