IndianAirports.com
GWE · medium airport

Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base

Gweru, Zimbabwe

Clear sky
Airports
GWEmedium airport

Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base

Gweru, Zimbabwe
Explore Gweru city guide Navigate to this airport
0
Routes out
0
Destinations
FVTL
ICAO
4680 ft
Elevation
TravelerPulse profile

Zimbabwe's key military air base serving Gweru.

Location
Gweru, Zimbabwe
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base, known by the IATA code GWE and ICAO code FVTL, is a military airfield located near Gweru, the third-largest city in Zimbabwe. It serves as a primary installation for the Air Force of Zimbabwe and is named in honor of Josiah Tungamirai, a prominent figure in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle and former Air Marshal of the Air Force of Zimbabwe. While primarily a military facility, the base has historically supported limited civilian and charter flight operations in the Midlands Province region. The airfield is strategically situated in the center of the country, roughly equidistant between Harare and Bulawayo along the main north-south corridor.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Gweru city center is primarily available via road, with taxis and private vehicles being the main options.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Josiah Tungamirai, a former Air Marshal and hero of Zimbabwe's liberation war.
  • ›Serves as a primary base for the Air Force of Zimbabwe.
  • ›Located near Gweru, the capital of Zimbabwe's Midlands Province.
  • ›Gweru is situated approximately 275 km from Harare along the main highway.
  • ›The base has limited civilian flight operations due to its predominantly military function.
Wikipedia
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Generating airport overview…

Airlines serving this airport

No scheduled airline data available.

Routes

No route data available.

Hotels near GWE

Pick what matters for your layover or early flight, then compare on your favorite booking site.

Compare stays for your dates

IndianAirports may receive compensation when you book or purchase through some of the links on this page, at no additional cost to you. Prices and availability are set by the booking provider and may change. We never share your private trip details with partners — only the destination, dates and party size you searched.

City & Place Guide

No guide exists for this place yet — Click to generate a Traveler Pulse guide.

Passport, Visa & Immigration

Flying internationally via GWE? Check entry, transit and customs requirements for Zimbabwe from official government sources.

Zimbabwe visa & entry information →Embassy & consulate finder →
Encyclopaedia

Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base, formerly known as Thornhill Air Force Base, is one of the two main air bases of the Air Force of Zimbabwe located near the central city of Gweru.

Read full article on Wikipedia