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Elevation
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SWP
Location
Swakopmund · ER · Namibia
Position
-22.662°, 14.568° · 207 ft elev.
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Gateway to Namibia's coastal desert tourism hub.
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Swakopmund, Namibia
Swakopmund Municipal Aerodrome (ICAO: FYSM, IATA: SWP) is a small general aviation and regional airport serving Swakopmund, a coastal city in western Namibia on the Atlantic Ocean. It primarily handles light aircraft, charter flights, and occasional scheduled regional services connecting Swakopmund to Windhoek and other Namibian destinations.
The aerodrome is situated near the edge of the Namib Desert, making it a convenient access point for tourists visiting the region's sand dunes, beaches, and adventure activities. Its modest infrastructure reflects the relatively small passenger volumes typical of a secondary Namibian airport.
Terminals
The aerodrome has a small, basic terminal facility suited to light aircraft and charter operations rather than large commercial traffic.
Getting to & from
The aerodrome is located close to Swakopmund's town centre, making it accessible by taxi and private vehicle.
Airlines here
Scheduled and charter services have been operated by regional carriers such as Westair Aviation connecting Swakopmund to Windhoek's Eros Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located adjacent to the Namib Desert, one of the world's oldest deserts.
- ›Swakopmund is a popular adventure tourism destination, driving demand for air charter services.
- ›The aerodrome primarily serves general aviation, private, and charter traffic.
- ›Swakopmund is approximately 350 km west of Windhoek by road.
- ›The coastal location means the airport can experience frequent sea fog, affecting visibility.
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