International hub · Gaborone, Botswana

Sir Seretse Khama International

FBSKGBE
Elevation
3,299 ft
Coordinates
24°33′S 25°55′E
Local time
Africa/Gaborone

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Field information

FBSK runways, fuel & airport data

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

Sir Seretse Khama International (FBSK/GBE) has one runway, 08/26, 13,123 ft (4,000 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FBSK, 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

    Gaborone

  • Elevation

    3,299 ft

  • Position

    -24.5552, 25.9182

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · FBSK

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
08/2613,123 ft (4,000 m)148 ftconcreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FBSK.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sir Seretse Khama International (FBSK / GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FBSK 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 FBSK

  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 FBSK

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FBSK

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FBSK

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FBSK: 24° 33′ 19″ S 25° 55′ 6″ E; elevation 3299 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Gaborone

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FBSK

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

Location

Where FBSK sits in the network

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Operating into FBSK?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sir Seretse Khama International — one desk for the whole trip.

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