Shakawe Airport (SWX): Codes, Runways & Location
Shakawe Airport (IATA: SWX · ICAO: FBSW) is a small airport serving Shakawe, Botswana. It lies at 18.3739° S, 21.8326° E, 3379 ft (1030 m) above sea level.
Overview of Shakawe Airport
Shakawe Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Shakawe in Botswana. It is identified by the IATA code SWX and the ICAO code FBSW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Shakawe Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1860 m (6102 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 3379 ft (1030 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bagani Airport (BQI) about 36 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 ≈ 1,860 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Shakawe Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shakawe Airport
Where is Shakawe Airport located?
Shakawe Airport is located in Shakawe, Botswana. Its coordinates are 18.3739° S, 21.8326° E.
What is the airport code for Shakawe Airport?
Shakawe Airport has an IATA code of SWX and an ICAO code of FBSW.
How long is the runway at Shakawe Airport?
Shakawe Airport's longest runway is about 1860 m (6102 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Shakawe Airport have?
Shakawe Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Shakawe Airport a major airport?
Shakawe Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Shakawe Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →