Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (FBSK)

Gaborone, Botswana · Africa

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

FBSK

IATA

GBE

City

Gaborone

Country

Botswana

Region

Africa

Elevation

3,299 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

-24.5553, 25.9182

Overview

Botswana capital airport on the southern African plateau. Desert bush flying training opportunities.

Current Weather at FBSK

Pilots flying into or out of Sir Seretse Khama International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for FBSK. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for FBSK. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Gaborone. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like FBSK include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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