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BW-0030

Chitabe Airstrip ·

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,123 ft / 952 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
13/31 · 3,280 ft · CalcreteUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Chitabe Airstrip (BW-0030), located in the region of, Botswana. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 3,123 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Chitabe Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
BW-0030 / —
Municipality
Country
Region
BW-NW — North West District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
3,123 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 13 / 31
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,280 ft / 1,000 m
Runway Width: 45 ft / 14 m
Surface Type: Calcrete
Heading: 130° / 310°
RWY 13 (130°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (310°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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FYKM
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FVFA
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FBSN
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026