Masvingo Airport – MVZ Airport

Masvingo Airport is a public airport located in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. It serves Masvingo, the capital city of the province bearing the same name. The government of Zimbabwe operates the airport. Also known as MVZ Airport, it is only one of the 21 airports in the country.

Best Time to Visit

MVZ-Masvingo Airport stands on an elevation of 3,595 feet above mean sea level. It has two runways, runway 17/35 and runway 10/28. The former has an asphalt surface measuring 5,663 feet and the latter runway has a grass surface measuring 3,937 feet long. The airport runways are able to accommodate light and medium-sized aircrafts. The airport is primarily used by tourists, city residents, and the farming and mining community. MVZ airport serves as the gateway to the city and many of its tourist attractions including the Great Zimbabwe National Monument. Gutu, Zvishavane, and Renco are towns in Masvingo Province that also benefit from the airport.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Masvingo city is the capital of Masvingo Province so there is no shortage of things to do while in the city. There are also several hotels that travelers can comfortably stay in. Chevron Hotel is a simple hotel with clean rooms and comfortable beds. It also has an outdoor pool and is only a short drive away from the airport. Also located a short drive away is the Regency Flamboyant Hotel, a more elegant hotel option with conference rooms and halls available. Amazing Village Express offers cozy accommodations, giving guests a home away from home experience.

The closest other airport nearby is the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, which is under 4 hours’ drive away from MVZ Airport.