Selebi Phikwe Airport (FBSP)
Medium airport · Selebi Phikwe, Selebi-Phikwe (town), Botswana
Airport data
| Name | Selebi Phikwe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FBSP |
| IATA | PKW |
| Elevation | 2,925 ft (892 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°3'30" E 27°49'44" -22.05830, 27.82880 |
| Location | Selebi Phikwe, Selebi-Phikwe (town), Botswana |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,840 ft (1780 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Selebi Phikwe Airport at a glance
Selebi Phikwe Airport is a medium airport in Selebi Phikwe, Selebi-Phikwe (town), Botswana, known to airline systems as PKW. The field elevation of 2,925 ft (892 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FBSP 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, 12/30, offers 5,840 ft (1780 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FBSP 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 Selebi Phikwe 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 | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport | FVJN | 242 km (131 NM) |
| Sua Pan Airport | FBSN | 244 km (132 NM) |
| Polokwane International Airport | FAPP | 259 km (140 NM) |
| Pietersburg Municipal Airport | FAPI | 268 km (145 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Selebi Phikwe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,925 ft field elevation of Selebi Phikwe 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 Selebi Phikwe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Selebi Phikwe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Selebi Phikwe Airport is FBSP, and its IATA code is PKW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Selebi Phikwe Airport above sea level?
Selebi Phikwe Airport sits at an elevation of 2,925 feet (892 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Selebi Phikwe Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.0583, 27.8288 — in Selebi Phikwe, Selebi-Phikwe (town), Botswana, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport, about 107 km away.
Does FBSP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FBSP 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 Selebi Phikwe Airport?
Selebi Phikwe Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,840 ft (1780 m) with a ASP surface.