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Small airport

Thebephatshwa Airport

ICAO FBTP
Coordinates
24.2211°S, 25.3473°E
Elevation
3,750 ft (1,143 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
BW-KW
Time zone
Gaborone(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
16.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:38
Sunrise
07:02
Sunset
17:48
Civil dusk
18:13

About 10h 46m 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 Thebephatshwa Airport

Thebephatshwa Airport is an airport serving Molepolole, in the Kweneng District of Botswana. The airport is 24 kilometres (15 mi) northwest of Molepolole.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

FBTP

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 269,850 ft / 3,002 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen
08L / 26R6,585 ft / 2,007 m60 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GABORONE TMAClass CTMA5500 ft MSLFL245
GABORONE FIRClass CFIRGNDFL245
FBP3 THEBEPHATSHWASpecial useProhibitedGNDFL125

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 Thebephatshwa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Thebephatshwa Airport?

The ICAO code for Thebephatshwa Airport is FBTP.

Where is Thebephatshwa Airport located?

Thebephatshwa Airport is small airport located in Botswana, at an elevation of 3,750 ft (1,143 m).

How many runways does Thebephatshwa Airport have?

Thebephatshwa Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 9,850 ft / 3,002 m.

What time zone is Thebephatshwa Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Thebephatshwa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Thebephatshwa Airport is approximately 16.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Thebephatshwa Airport?

The nearest airport to Thebephatshwa Airport is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), about 37.1 nm to the ese, followed by Matsieng Aerodrome and Jwaneng Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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