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FBFT

P G Matante Intl · Francistown

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,283 ft / 1,001 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for P G Matante Intl (FBFT), located in Francistown, Botswana. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 3,283 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
P G Matante Intl
ICAO / IATA
FBFT / FRW
Municipality
Francistown
Country
Region
BW-FR — Francistown (city)
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
3,283 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,843 ft / 3,000 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 121° / 301°
RWY 13 (121°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (301°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,218 ft / 2,200 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 97° / 277°
RWY 11 (97°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (277°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 16 / 34
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,147 ft / 1,264 m
Runway Width: 72 ft / 22 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 147° / 327°
RWY 16 (147°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (327°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
125.70 MHz
TWR TWR
118.10 MHz

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