International hub · Francistown, Botswana

Francistown/P G Matante Intl

FBPMFRW
Elevation
3,283 ft
Coordinates
21°10′S 27°28′E
Local time
Africa/Gaborone

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Field information

FBPM runways, fuel & airport data

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

Francistown/P G Matante Intl (FBPM/FRW) has 2 runways; the longest, 13/31, is 9,843 ft (3,000 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FBPM, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Africa/Gaborone

  • Country

    Botswana

    BW

  • Municipality

    Francistown

  • Elevation

    3,283 ft

  • Position

    -21.1592, 27.4688

  • Traffic level

    Medium

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 4

Runways · FBPM

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
13/319,843 ft (3,000 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
11/297,218 ft (2,200 m)98 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FBPM.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Francistown/P G Matante Intl (FBPM / FRW) in Francistown, Botswana, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FBPM is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at FBPM

  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 FBPM

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FBPM

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FBPM

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FBPM: 21° 9′ 33″ S 27° 28′ 8″ E; elevation 3283 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Francistown

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FBPM

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

Location

Where FBPM sits in the network

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Operating into FBPM?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Francistown/P G Matante Intl — one desk for the whole trip.

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