Sua Pan Airport (FBSN)
Medium airport · Sowa, Sowa (town), Botswana
Airport data
| Name | Sua Pan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FBSN |
| IATA | SXN |
| Elevation | 2,985 ft (910 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 20°33'12" E 26°6'57" -20.55340, 26.11580 |
| Location | Sowa, Sowa (town), Botswana |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,381 ft (1640 m) | 66 ft | ASP | No |
Sua Pan Airport at a glance
Sua Pan Airport is a medium airport in Sowa, Sowa (town), Botswana, known to airline systems as SXN. The field elevation of 2,985 ft (910 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FBSN 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, 11/29, offers 5,381 ft (1640 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FBSN 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 Sua Pan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport | FBPM | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Hwange National Park Airport | FVWN | 234 km (126 NM) |
| Selebi Phikwe Airport | FBSP | 244 km (132 NM) |
| Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport | FVJN | 268 km (145 NM) |
| Victoria Falls International Airport | FVFA | 275 km (149 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sua Pan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,985 ft field elevation of Sua Pan 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 Sua Pan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sua Pan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sua Pan Airport is FBSN, and its IATA code is SXN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sua Pan Airport above sea level?
Sua Pan Airport sits at an elevation of 2,985 feet (910 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sua Pan Airport located?
The airport lies at -20.5534, 26.1158 — in Sowa, Sowa (town), Botswana, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport, about 156 km away.
Does FBSN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FBSN 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 Sua Pan Airport?
Sua Pan Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,381 ft (1640 m) with a ASP surface.