Jwaneng Airport (FBJW)
Medium airport · Jwaneng, Jwaneng (town), Botswana
Airport data
| Name | Jwaneng Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FBJW |
| IATA | JWA |
| Elevation | 3,900 ft (1189 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 24°36'8" E 24°41'28" -24.60230, 24.69100 |
| Location | Jwaneng, Jwaneng (town), Botswana |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,495 ft (1675 m) | 82 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jwaneng Airport at a glance
Jwaneng Airport is a medium airport in Jwaneng, Jwaneng (town), Botswana, known to airline systems as JWA. The field elevation of 3,900 ft (1189 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FBJW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 5,495 ft (1675 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FBJW shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Jwaneng Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Seretse Khama International Airport | FBSK | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Mmabatho International Airport | FAMM | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Morningside Farm Airport | FAMS | 255 km (138 NM) |
| Pilanesberg International Airport | FAPN | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Vryburg Airport | FAVB | 265 km (143 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jwaneng Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,900 ft field elevation of Jwaneng Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 7 airports and airfields we list for Botswana — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Jwaneng Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jwaneng Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jwaneng Airport is FBJW, and its IATA code is JWA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jwaneng Airport above sea level?
Jwaneng Airport sits at an elevation of 3,900 feet (1189 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jwaneng Airport located?
The airport lies at -24.6023, 24.6910 — in Jwaneng, Jwaneng (town), Botswana, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, about 124 km away.
Does FBJW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FBJW appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Jwaneng Airport?
Jwaneng Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,495 ft (1675 m) with a ASP surface.