Masvingo Airport

Masvingo Airport
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Summary
Location	Masvingo

Masvingo Airport is an airport in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Masvingo airport is situated 2.5 miles east of Masvingo and provides air access to Masvingo town, Lake Mutirikwi, Kyle Recreational Park and the Great Zimbabwe National Monument. The airport is mainly used by residents of Masvingo, tourists, mining companies such as Murowa Diamonds, Bikita Minerals, Renco Mine and the farming community in Masvingo.

• See Airports In Zimbabwe.

Background

The Airport was constructed in 1952. It has an elevation of 3596 feet and the runway is 1726 metres long and 18 meters wide. The runway handles light and medium sized aircraft. The airport is also used for mercy flights such as medical air rescue and by the Airforce of Zimbabwe, since it is located next to the Zimbabwe National Army provincial headquarters for 4th Brigade.

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