Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW): Codes, Runways & Location
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (IATA: FRW · ICAO: FBPM) is a large airport serving Francistown, Botswana. It lies at 21.1592° S, 27.4688° E, 3283 ft (1001 m) above sea level.
Overview of Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Francistown in Botswana. It is identified by the IATA code FRW and the ICAO code FBPM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 3283 ft (1001 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) about 107 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport
Where is Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport located?
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport is located in Francistown, Botswana. Its coordinates are 21.1592° S, 27.4688° E.
What is the airport code for Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport?
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport has an IATA code of FRW and an ICAO code of FBPM.
How long is the runway at Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport?
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport have?
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport a major airport?
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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