Grand Reef Airport

Grand Reef Airport is located approximately 37km northwest of Mutare CBD, Zimbabwe, and serves as an important aviation gateway to the Eastern Highlands. Originally established in the late 1956 as a military airfield, it was later converted for civilian use, in October 2025 to support regional air transport, business travel, and tourism. Over the years, the airport has undergone upgrades to improve its infrastructure and operational capacity, strengthening its role in connecting Mutare with other parts of Zimbabwe. Today, Grand Reef Airport continues to support domestic aviation, charter operations, and economic development within the region.

Services at the airport

• ICAO Code: FVGR.
• Certification: ICAO Certified (October 2025), demonstrating compliance with international aviation safety standards.
• Airport Category: Public/Civil Aerodrome.
• Runway: One asphalt runway (05/23) measuring approximately 1,250 meters × 30 meters.
• Aircraft Handling Capacity: Accommodates aircraft with a Maximum All-Up Weight (MAUW) of up to 5,700 kg, including light aircraft, private charters, and small regional turboprop aircraft.
• Elevation: 1,019 meters (3,344 feet) above mean sea level.
• Operating Hours: Open daily from 0700 hrs. to 1700 hrs.
• Annual Passenger Capacity: Approximately 300,000 passengers.
• Aircraft Parking: One apron with parking for three small aircraft or up to four narrow bodied medium-sized aircraft, subject to apron configuration.
• Rescue and Fire Fighting Services: Provides Category 4 fire cover in accordance with aviation safety requirements.