Walvis Bay International Airport – WVB Walvis Bay
Situated 9 miles east of Walvis Bay, Namibia, Walvis Bay International Airport is a public airport that serves Walvis Bay and other surrounding cities within the Erongo Region. The airport code of Walbis Bay is WVB and is also known as Rooikop Airport by the locals. WVB Airport serves as the hub for several Namibia airlines, such as Air Namibia, Ethiopian Air, and South African Airlines. Walvis Bay International Airport is scheduled to be the second international airport that will serve Namibia, after Hosea Kutako International Airport, the country's main international airport.
Best Time to Visit
In the early 1940s, WVB Airport used to be the home of the South African Air Force (SAAF) and AFB Rooikop, hence the local name Rooikop Airport. After SAAF squadron was closed down in 1994, the government of Namibia converted the airport for commercial use and renamed it as Walvis Bay International Airport. By 2007, the airport upgraded its facilities and services to cater to the growing number of passengers that travel to and from Walvis Bay, as well as its surrounding cities Douglas and Swakopmund. As of 2015, Walvis Bay Airport has handled 200,000 aircraft operations that carried almost 100,000 passengers that year. Due to the increase of travelers, Westair Aviation added 6 new flight destinations from the airport to other major cities in Namibia as well as within South Africa.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Currently, Walvis Bay International Airport does not have an onsite hotel. Instead, travelers can check-in at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay or at the Oyster Box Guesthouse, which is less than 20-minutes away from the airport.
Travelers heading to Swakopmund can also book their flight tickets at Swakopmund Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Walvis Bay, Namibia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Walvis Bay, Namibia (WVB-Rooikop) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the WVB airport.
Most of these WVB
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Walvis Bay, Namibia
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the WVB airport are Marine Memorial, Alte Kaserne, and Marine Memorial.
Map of Walvis Bay, Namibia Hotels
View all Walvis Bay, Namibia (WVB-Rooikop) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Walvis Bay, Namibia (WVB-Rooikop) location map.
Weather Forecast for Walvis Bay, Namibia (WVB-Rooikop)
If you planning to travel to Walvis Bay, Namibia (WVB-Rooikop), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 5:37 AM.
The temperature feels like 72.4 with a humidity level of 21 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 4 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 6, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east-southeast at a speed of 14 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 4:25 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
6/9
Few clouds
75°F
High: 93°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
6/10
Few clouds
67°F
High: 81°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
6/11
Clear Sky
64°F
High: 77°F
Low: 57°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
6/12
Clear Sky
65°F
High: 78°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
6/13
Clear Sky
67°F
High: 83°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
6/14
Clear Sky
66°F
High: 83°F
Low: 57°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Walvis Bay, Namibia WVB airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free WVB airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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