Kwando Lagoon Airport

FBKD

Lagoon Camp, BW

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Currently using: FYKM
Weather Source: Katima Mulilo Airport (FYKM)
Distance: 57nm / 105km from FBKD

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
9 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FYKM 040900Z 06009KT 9999 SCT015 BKN060 24/21 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,150 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,650 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,150 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FYKM 040800Z 0409/0418 07010KT 9999 SCT020 TEMPO 0411/0414 -TSRA FEW030CB BECMG 0415/0417 SCT030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
11:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Light Thunderstorm Rain
15:00Z BECMG
+6h
MVFR

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKD
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
3,437 ft 72 ft Dirt
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kwando Lagoon Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FBKD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,150 ft MSL

Location

City: Lagoon Camp
Country: BW
Latitude: -18.209087°
Longitude: 23.387197°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 3,437 ft
Width: 72 ft
Surface: Dirt
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Kwando Lagoon Airport

Kwando Lagoon Airport (FBKD) is located in Lagoon Camp, BW at an elevation of 3,150 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 3,437 feet.

Airport Overview

Kwando Lagoon Airport serves Lagoon Camp in BW. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (09/27) with dirt surface. The longest runway measures 3,437 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3150 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from FBKD, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.