Jwaneng Airport (JWA): Codes, Runways & Location
Jwaneng Airport (IATA: JWA · ICAO: FBJW) is a medium-sized airport serving Jwaneng, Botswana. It lies at 24.6023° S, 24.6910° E, 3900 ft (1189 m) above sea level.
Overview of Jwaneng Airport
Jwaneng Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Jwaneng in Botswana. It is identified by the IATA code JWA and the ICAO code FBJW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Jwaneng Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1675 m (5495 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3900 ft (1189 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) about 124 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,675 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jwaneng Airport
Where is Jwaneng Airport located?
Jwaneng Airport is located in Jwaneng, Botswana. Its coordinates are 24.6023° S, 24.6910° E.
What is the airport code for Jwaneng Airport?
Jwaneng Airport has an IATA code of JWA and an ICAO code of FBJW.
How long is the runway at Jwaneng Airport?
Jwaneng Airport's longest runway is about 1675 m (5495 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Jwaneng Airport have?
Jwaneng Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Jwaneng Airport a major airport?
Jwaneng Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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