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FBSW
Shakawe Airport · Shakawe
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,379 ft / 1,030 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 6,102 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Shakawe Airport (FBSW), located in Shakawe, 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 3,379 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.
Full Name
Shakawe Airport
ICAO / IATA
FBSW / SWX
Municipality
Shakawe
Country
Region
BW-NW — North West District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
3,379 ft
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Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,102 ft / 1,860 m
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: Asphalt
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Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: Asphalt
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RWY 09
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026