Jwaneng Airport

FBJW / JWA

Jwaneng, BW

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:00Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
4 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FBSK 040300Z 07004KT 040V100 9999 SCT020 SCT065 21/19 Q1018 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,900 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 6,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,900 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,400 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
888 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,900 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,758 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,414 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FBSK 032200Z 0400/0506 05007KT 9999 OVC015 PROB30 TEMPO 0406/0409 RA BECMG 0410/0412 CAVOK BECMG 0503/0505 OVC015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:00Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 50° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
06:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
VFR
Rain
10:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR
Visibility: >10km

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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°
3.9 kt 0.7 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

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.