Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

FBSK / GBE

Gaborone, BW

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
10kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,026
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FBSK 030800Z 05010KT 9999 BKN020 21/14 Q1026 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,299ft
BKN 2,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,299ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
916 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,299 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,921 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,433 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF COR FBSK 030400Z 0306/0412 06011KT OVC014 BECMG 0313/0315 CAVOK BECMG 0318/0320 OVC014 BKN070 PROB30 TEMPO 0321/0412 RA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:47Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 60° 11kt
Ceiling: 1,400ft
13:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z BECMG
+10h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,400ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BSK
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
13,123 ft 148 ft CON 61°
↑ 8.7kt ↔ 5.0kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FBSK
IATA Code: GBE
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,299 ft MSL

Location

City: Gaborone
Country: BW
Latitude: -24.555201°
Longitude: 25.918200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (FBSK/GBE) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Gaborone, BW. The facility operates at an elevation of 3,299 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (08/26) with CON surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.