Machaneng Airport
Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)
About 10h 50m 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 Machaneng Airport
Machaneng Airport is a military airstrip on the northeast side of Machaneng, a town in the Central District of Botswana. The runway is 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) west of the Limpopo River, locally Botswana's border with South Africa.
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Live weather
FBMGLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GABORONE FIR | Class C | FIR | GND | FL245 |
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 Machaneng Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Machaneng Airport?
The ICAO code for Machaneng Airport is FBMG.
Where is Machaneng Airport located?
Machaneng Airport is small airport located in Machaneng, Botswana, at an elevation of 2,900 ft (884 m).
What time zone is Machaneng Airport in?
Machaneng Airport is in the Africa/Gaborone time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Machaneng Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Machaneng Airport is approximately 15.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Machaneng Airport?
The nearest airport to Machaneng Airport is Babala Lodge Airport (ZA-0077), about 10.5 nm to the se, followed by Sunny Side Airport and Palala Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Machaneng Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.