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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Chitabe Airstrip

ICAO BW-0030
Coordinates
19.4671°S, 23.3783°E
Elevation
3,123 ft (952 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
BW-NW
Time zone
Gaborone(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
9.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:38
Sunrise
07:01
Sunset
18:05
Civil dusk
18:28

About 11h 3m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Chitabe Airstrip

Chitabe Airstrip is a small airport in Botswana. It sits at an elevation of 3,123 ft (952 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,280 ft / 1,000 m. It observes Africa/Gaborone local time. The nearest airport is Gorokwe Airport (BW-0058), about 8.9 nm to the se.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 31▸ displaced3,280 ft / 1,000 m45 ftCalcreteUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GABORONE FIRClass CFIRGNDFL245
MAUN TMA INNERClass CTMA5500 ft MSLFL245
MAUN TMA OUTERClass CTMAFL095FL245
FBR11 MOREMI GAME RESERVESpecial useRestrictedGND1000 ft GND

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Botswana airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Chitabe Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chitabe Airstrip located?

Chitabe Airstrip is small airport located in Botswana, at an elevation of 3,123 ft (952 m).

How many runways does Chitabe Airstrip have?

Chitabe Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 3,280 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is Chitabe Airstrip in?

Chitabe Airstrip is in the Africa/Gaborone time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Chitabe Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chitabe Airstrip is approximately 9.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Chitabe Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Chitabe Airstrip is Gorokwe Airport (BW-0058), about 8.9 nm to the se, followed by Sanctuary Stanley Airport and Santawani Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Chitabe Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.