Jwaneng Airport

FBJW / JWA

Jwaneng, BW

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

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Weather Source: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (FBSK)
Distance: 67nm / 124km from FBJW

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
18:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
6 kt
90°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR FBSK 041800Z 09006KT CAVOK 22/19 Q1017 NOSIG
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
887 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,900 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,788 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,564 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FBSK 041600Z 0418/0524 10008KT CAVOK BECMG 0501/0503 OVC015 PROB30 TEMPO 0509/0524 TSRA FEW030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:45Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km
01:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BJW
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
5,495 ft 82 ft ASP 63°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Jwaneng Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FBJW
IATA Code: JWA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,900 ft MSL

Location

City: Jwaneng
Country: BW
Latitude: -24.602301°
Longitude: 24.691000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,495 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Jwaneng Airport

Overview

Jwaneng Airport serves the mining region of southern Botswana, located near the significant diamond mining town of Jwaneng. Positioned at an elevation of 3900 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the local mining industry and regional connectivity.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high elevation at 3900 ft MSL introduces performance considerations for aircraft operations, particularly during warmer temperatures. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude effects that can impact takeoff and landing performance, especially with the single 5495-foot asphalted runway.

Notable Features

Jwaneng Airport features a single runway (08/26) oriented in an east-west direction, which allows for potential wind variation considerations during approach and departure. The airport's location in Botswana's southern region suggests potential terrain variations and potential wind patterns typical of the semi-arid regional landscape.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 provides a 5495-foot asphalted surface, which requires careful performance calculations for different aircraft types. Given the runway's orientation, pilots should assess wind direction and potential crosswind components during approach and landing planning, considering the airport's 3900-foot elevation.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.