General aviation · Shakawe, Botswana
Shakawe
- Elevation
- 3,379 ft
- Coordinates
- 18°22′S 21°50′E
- Local time
- Africa/Gaborone
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Field information
FBSW 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
Shakawe
Elevation
3,379 ft
Position
-18.3739, 21.8326
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FBSW.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Shakawe (FBSW / SWX) in Shakawe, Botswana, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FBSW 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 FBSW
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at FBSW
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FBSW covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at FBSW
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FBSW is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FBSW
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FBSW: 18° 22′ 26″ S 21° 49′ 57″ E; elevation 3379 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Shakawe
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Shakawe. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FBSW.
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Cargo Operations at FBSW
Support for freighter operations into FBSW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FBSW sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into FBSW?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Shakawe — one desk for the whole trip.