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Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (FBSK/GBE) serves Gaborone, Botswana. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 3299 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FBSK
- Name: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
- Type: large_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: -24.555201
- Longitude: 25.9182
- Elevation: 3299 ft
- Country: Botswana
- Municipality: Gaborone
- IATA Code: GBE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 4000x45m
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 128.200 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx BWP 50/ton
- Parking Fee: BWP 25/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: BWP
- Remarks: CAAB (Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana) fees. Sir Seretse Khama International.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Shell or Puma Energy. Fuel available during airport hours. Landlocked but well supplied.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Many nationalities visa-free. Well-organized border control.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Semi-arid environment. Good aviation infrastructure for the region.
Airport Services
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Botswana Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require permits. AOC not required for private aircraft.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at FBSK?
- The tower frequency at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at FBSK?
- Sir Seretse Khama International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does FBSK require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (Botswana).