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Small airport

Mapula Airport

ICAO BW-0041🇧🇼 Kashiambaras
Coordinates
18.7877°S, 22.8297°E
Type
Small airport
Region
BW-NW
Time zone
Gaborone(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
8.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:39
Sunrise
07:02
Sunset
18:08
Civil dusk
18:32

About 11h 6m 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 Mapula Airport

Mapula Airport is a small airport in Kashiambaras, Botswana. It observes Africa/Gaborone local time. The nearest airport is Xamaxai Airport (BW-0046), about 8.6 nm to the sw.

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GABORONE FIRClass CFIRGNDFL245
MAUN TMA OUTERClass CTMAFL095FL245

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 Mapula Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mapula Airport located?

Mapula Airport is small airport located in Kashiambaras, Botswana.

What time zone is Mapula Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Mapula Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mapula Airport is approximately 8.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mapula Airport?

The nearest airport to Mapula Airport is Xamaxai Airport (BW-0046), about 8.6 nm to the sw, followed by Vumbura Airport and Gundingwa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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