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FBSK

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport · Gaborone

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
3,299 ft / 1,006 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (KHAMA TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 13,123 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (FBSK), located in Gaborone, 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 3,299 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
ICAO / IATA
FBSK / GBE
Municipality
Gaborone
Country
Region
BW-GA — Gabarone (city)
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
3,299 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,123 ft / 4,000 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 61.6° / 241.6°
RWY 08 (61.6°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-GAB | CRS: 79°
RWY 26 (241.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP GABORONE APP
128.20 MHz
GND KHAMA GND
121.90 MHz
TWR KHAMA TWR
118.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FBJW
Jwaneng Airport
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FAMM
Mmabatho International Airport
143 km / 77 nm
FAMS
Morningside Farm Airport
162 km / 88 nm
FARG
Rustenburg Airport
182 km / 98 nm
FALA
Lanseria International Airport
254 km / 137 nm

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