Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (FBSK) is a major airport in Botswana.

It is located about 10 km north of the city of Gaborone (the country’s capital).

It’s one hour flight from Johannesburg and two hours flight from Harare.

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport was opened in 1984. It offers large capacity to handle regional and international traffic and has the largest passenger movement in the country.

The runway is 4000 m long and 45 m wide. The runway pavement is of concrete. The runway strength is designated as Pavement Classification Number (PCN) 75/R/B/W/T.

In addition, the runway is oriented West-East (08-26) and is edged with two 7.5 m wide shoulders and two 60 m long stop ways. Its maximum longitudinal slope is 0.2% and its average slope is 0.08 %.These characteristics are in accordance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).

Contact

• AIRPORT MANAGER

Airport Manager

+267 3914401

• OFFICER IN CHARGE AIRPORT POLICE

Officer in Charge Airport Police

+267 3909935

• RESCUE COORDINATION CENTRE

Rescue Centre

+267 3914403

• PRINCIPAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICER

Principal Air Traffic Control Officer

+267 3914404

• AREA CONTROL CENTRE

Area Control Centre 24 hours

+267 3959440

Passengers information

Security measures are taken to inspect persons and property being brought into restricted areas of airports and on all departing passengers, baggage and cargo.
Refusal to submit to inspection will result in prohibition to enter an airport restricted area or to board an aircraft.
There is an international restriction on the carriage of Liquids, Aerosol and Gels (LAGs) on board aircraft. Passengers are allowed to carry a total of 100 ml in a Security Temper Prove Bags (LAGs) in their carry-on baggage.
A passenger who has taken excess alcohol will not be allowed access into any airport restricted areas or board the aircraft.

All vehicles are to be parked in the car park for a limited time, for example, five days for persons who are travelling by air.
The car park may have specific parking areas, depending on the length of stay in the parking area.

Parking is not allowed in front of terminal building or on restricted areas.
Please be adviced that visitors parking at SSKIA is charged starting from 30 minutes onward.
The public is only allowed access into public areas of passenger terminal buildings.
Access to departure lounges is restricted to travelers, with valid boarding passes.
Parties, rallies, campaigns and similar events are not allowed at airports. Events such as formal reception of celebrities, clubs, conference participants, etc, must be done through formal approval and the organizers will be required to comply with all security and public safety requirements
Loitering, soliciting and similar conducts are not allowed at airports.

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