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Shakawe Airport

IATA SWXICAO FBSW🇧🇼 Shakawe
Coordinates
18.3739°S, 21.8326°E
Elevation
3,379 ft (1,030 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
BW-NW
Time zone
Luanda(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
8.2° W

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:44
Sunrise
05:06
Sunset
17:33
Civil dusk
17:56

About 12h 28m 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 Shakawe Airport

Shakawe Airport

Shakawe Airport is an airport serving Shakawe, a village in the North-West District of Botswana.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FBSW

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 276,102 ft / 1,860 m—AsphaltUnlitOpen

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 Shakawe Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Shakawe Airport?

The ICAO code for Shakawe Airport is FBSW, and its IATA code is SWX.

Where is Shakawe Airport located?

Shakawe Airport is small airport located in Shakawe, Botswana, at an elevation of 3,379 ft (1,030 m).

How many runways does Shakawe Airport have?

Shakawe Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,102 ft / 1,860 m.

What time zone is Shakawe Airport in?

Shakawe Airport is in the Africa/Luanda time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Shakawe Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Shakawe Airport is approximately 8.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Shakawe Airport?

The nearest airport to Shakawe Airport is Ncamasere Airport (BW-0018), about 14.6 nm to the se, followed by Nxamaseri Airport and Bagani Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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