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Small airport

Elephant Sands Airport

ICAO BW-0044🇧🇼 Nata
Coordinates
19.7469°S, 26.0701°E
Type
Small airport
Region
BW-CE
Time zone
Gaborone(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
10.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:27
Sunrise
06:51
Sunset
17:53
Civil dusk
18:17

About 11h 2m 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 Elephant Sands Airport

Elephant Sands Airport is a small airport in Nata, Botswana. It observes Africa/Gaborone local time. The nearest airport is Nata Airport (FBNT), about 28.6 nm to the s.

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(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GABORONE FIRClass CFIRGNDFL245

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 Elephant Sands Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Elephant Sands Airport located?

Elephant Sands Airport is small airport located in Nata, Botswana.

What time zone is Elephant Sands Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Elephant Sands Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Elephant Sands Airport is approximately 10.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Elephant Sands Airport?

The nearest airport to Elephant Sands Airport is Nata Airport (FBNT), about 28.6 nm to the s, followed by Sua Pan Airport and Gweta Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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