Kasane International Airport — Kasane, Botswana
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Distance & flight time from BBK
Kasane International Airport
Kasane International Airport, better known by its code BBK, opens northern Botswana to the skies, sitting close to the point where Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe nearly touch. Perched at 3,289 feet, the field works with a single runway and functions as the main air entry point for Chobe National Park, one of southern Africa's most visited wildlife reserves. Many arrivals continue on toward Victoria Falls, reachable by a short road transfer across the border. Even with a modest single-runway footprint, BBK carries enough seasonal charter and scheduled traffic from Johannesburg, Gaborone, and other regional cities to rank among the busier gateways in this corner of the continent. The terminal is built around safari logistics rather than mass tourism, with quick transfers designed to get visitors from the tarmac into a lodge vehicle within the hour. For anyone booking a Chobe safari, BBK is typically the first airport stamp of the trip.
Runways at Kasane International Airport (BBK)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6562 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Kasane International Airport (BBK)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 127.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.6 MHz |
Airports near Kasane International Airport (BBK)
- Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) — 69.2 km (43.0 mi)
- Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) — 76.8 km (47.7 mi)
- Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) — 107.1 km (66.5 mi)
- Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) — 215.1 km (133.7 mi)
- Maun International Airport (MUB) — 299.8 km (186.3 mi)
- Sua Pan Airport (SXN) — 318.6 km (198.0 mi)
- Mongu Airport (MNR) — 357.4 km (222.1 mi)
- Kariba Airport (KAB) — 421.1 km (261.7 mi)
Safari bookings drive most of the traffic to BBK, as travelers heading into Chobe National Park search the code while comparing lodge transfer times. A separate group confuses it with the Victoria Falls airports just across the border, so double-checking Kasane International Airport before ticketing matters.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Kasane International Airport?
The IATA code for Kasane International Airport is BBK.
What is the ICAO code for Kasane International Airport?
The ICAO code for Kasane International Airport is FBKE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.