General aviation · Lebala, Botswana

Lebala Airstrip

FBKW616
Elevation
3,125 ft
Coordinates
18°22′S 23°32′E
Local time
Africa/Gaborone

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Field information

FBKW runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

  • Classification

    General aviation

  • Time zone

    Africa/Gaborone

  • Country

    Botswana

    BW

  • Municipality

    Lebala Camp

  • Elevation

    3,125 ft

  • Position

    -18.3610, 23.5305

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FBKW.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Lebala Airstrip (FBKW / 616) in Lebala, Botswana, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FBKW is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at FBKW

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Botswana

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Botswana. Applicable permit lead times for Botswana are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Botswana are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at FBKW

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at FBKW covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FBKW

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FBKW is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FBKW

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FBKW: 18° 21′ 40″ S 23° 31′ 50″ E; elevation 3125 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Lebala

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Lebala. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FBKW.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FBKW

    Support for freighter operations into FBKW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where FBKW sits in the network

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Operating into FBKW?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Lebala Airstrip — one desk for the whole trip.

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