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FBSN

Sua Pan Airport · Sowa

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,985 ft / 910 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 5,381 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sua Pan Airport (FBSN), located in Sowa, 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 2,985 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 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Sua Pan Airport
ICAO / IATA
FBSN / SXN
Municipality
Sowa
Country
Region
BW-ST — Sowa (town)
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
2,985 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,381 ft / 1,640 m
Runway Width: 66 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 103° / 283°
RWY 11 (103°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (283°)
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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FBSP
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FVBU
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
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FVFA
Victoria Falls International Airport
275 km / 148 nm

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