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Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

FBSK / GBE

Gaborone, BW

Last Updated

Nov 3, 05:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

05:00Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

18°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 14°C

10kt

50°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1,025

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FBSK 030500Z 05010KT 9999 SCT015 SCT070 18/14 Q1025 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 3,299ft

SCT 1,500ft AGL

SCT 7,000ft AGL

⛅

SCT

Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)

1,500ft

AGL (Above Ground)

4,799ft AMSL

⛅

SCT

Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)

7,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

10,299ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,025 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

915 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (3,299 ft)

Pressure Alt

2,951 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 4,103 ft

ISA Deviation: +9.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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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)

06:00Z BASE

+0h

MVFR 60° 11kt

Ceiling: 1,400ft

13:00Z BECMG

+7h

VFR

Visibility: >10km

18:00Z BECMG

+12h

MVFR

Ceiling: 1,400ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

BSK

08 ✈️

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.