Medium airport · Gweru, Zimbabwe
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base (IATA: GWE, ICAO: FVTL), 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. Its IATA code is GWE. Its ICAO code is FVTL. It has 1 runway, longest 8,766 ft (ASP). Elevation 4,680 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Gweru, Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GWE |
| ICAO code | FVTL |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,766 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 4,680 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.4367° S, 29.8619° E |
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What Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base is known for
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base (IATA: GWE, ICAO: FVTL), 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.
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- Great Zimbabwe · Zimbabwe · 90.2 miles away
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- Matobo National Park · Zimbabwe · 116.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base?
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base (IATA: GWE, ICAO: FVTL), 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.
What is the airport code for Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base?
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base — its IATA code is GWE and its ICAO code is FVTL.
Where is Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base located?
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base serves Gweru, Zimbabwe. Its coordinates are 19.4367° S, 29.8619° E.
How high is Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base?
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base sits at 4,680 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3013
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josiah_Tungamirai_Air_Force_Base
Page last updated 13 November 2026.