Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE): Codes, Runways & Location
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (IATA: GBE · ICAO: FBSK) is a large airport serving Gaborone, Botswana. It lies at 24.5552° S, 25.9182° E, 3299 ft (1006 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Gaborone in Botswana. It is identified by the IATA code GBE and the ICAO code FBSK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 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: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3299 ft (1006 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Jwaneng Airport (JWA) 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 ≈ 4,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
Where is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport located?
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is located in Gaborone, Botswana. Its coordinates are 24.5552° S, 25.9182° E.
What is the airport code for Sir Seretse Khama International Airport?
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport has an IATA code of GBE and an ICAO code of FBSK.
How long is the runway at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport?
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport's longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sir Seretse Khama International Airport have?
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport a major airport?
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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