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Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (FBSK/GBE) — Gaborone, Botswana

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.3
Runways: 08/26
Elevation: 3,299 ft

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77% Data Complete 40 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FBSK
Name: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -24.555201
Longitude: 25.9182
Elevation: 3299 ft
Country: Botswana
Municipality: Gaborone
IATA Code: GBE
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Gaborone
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 4000x45m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 128.200 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx BWP 50/ton
Parking Fee: BWP 25/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: BWP
Remarks: CAAB (Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana) fees. Sir Seretse Khama International.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Shell or Puma Energy. Fuel available during airport hours. Landlocked but well supplied.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. Many nationalities visa-free. Well-organized border control.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Semi-arid environment. Good aviation infrastructure for the region.

Airport Services

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Botswana Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure
Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require permits. AOC not required for private aircraft.

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Active NOTAMs

A0239/26

warning

ILS out of service

ILS GBW RWY 08 FREQ 109.9MHZ U/S.ALL ASSOCIATED INSTR FLT PROC ARE TEMPO SUSPENDED

2026-09-30 22:00 UTC 2026-10-30 22:00 UTC

V0135/26

caution

Instrument procedure change

[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE NOT AUTHORIZED RNP RWY 26 (LNAV/VNAV ONLY)

2026-09-22 10:53 UTC 2027-01-15 23:59 UTC

V0130/26

caution

ILS procedure changed

[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE (SID) CHANGED FTIP REVIEW (CONTROL NO 0293) AFTER USE SEND COMPLETED AF IMT 3993 FLYABILITY CHECKS TO [email protected].

2026-09-15 08:09 UTC 2026-10-29 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

FBMA Matsieng Airstrip 15 NM FBTP Thebephatshwa Airport 37 NM FBLO Lobatse Airport 40 NM FBKY Kanye Airport 44 NM FADB Dwaalboom Airport 52 NM FBGH Goodhope Airport 60 NM FAZR Zeerust Airport 63 NM FBJW Jwaneng Airport 67 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at FBSK?: The tower frequency at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at FBSK?: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does FBSK require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (Botswana). Permit details for Botswana
Where is FBSK located?: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (FBSK) is located in Gaborone, Botswana.
What is the IATA code for FBSK?: The IATA code for Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is GBE.
How long is the runway at FBSK?: The main runway at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (08/26) measures 4000x45m.
Does FBSK have an ILS approach?: Yes, Sir Seretse Khama International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.
Is FBSK a port of entry?: Yes, Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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