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FBJW

Jwaneng Airport · Jwaneng

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,900 ft / 1,189 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 131.00 MHz (RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 5,495 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Jwaneng Airport (FBJW), located in Jwaneng, 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 3,900 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
Jwaneng Airport
ICAO / IATA
FBJW / JWA
Municipality
Jwaneng
Country
Region
BW-JW — Jwaneng (town)
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
3,900 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,495 ft / 1,675 m
Runway Width: 82 ft / 25 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 63° / 243°
RWY 08 (63°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (243°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

RDO RDO
131.00 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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