Sua Pan Airport

FBSN / SXN

Sowa, BW

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Sua Pan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FBSN
IATA Code: SXN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,985 ft MSL

Location

City: Sowa
Country: BW
Latitude: -20.553400°
Longitude: 26.115801°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 5,381 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sua Pan Airport

Overview

Sua Pan Airport serves the region around Sowa in Botswana, positioned at an elevation of 2,985 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport located at coordinates -20.553400, 26.115801, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the local area and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation at 2,985 ft MSL indicates a moderately high-altitude environment, which can impact aircraft performance and density altitude considerations. Pilots should anticipate potential atmospheric variations typical of the Botswana inland plateau region, with potential thermal and wind effects related to the airport's geographical positioning.

Notable Features

Sua Pan Airport features a single runway (11/29) with an asphalted surface measuring 5,381 feet in length. The runway orientation suggests the airport is designed to accommodate medium-sized aircraft operations, with a layout that likely considers prevailing regional wind patterns.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 provides landing options with a substantial 5,381-foot length, offering flexibility for approach and landing operations. Pilots should carefully assess wind conditions and runway heading when planning arrivals, using the runway's orientation to optimize landing and takeoff performance.

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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