Jwaneng Airport — Jwaneng, Botswana
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Jwaneng Airport (Jwaneng) is JWA — its ICAO code is FBJW.
Distance & flight time from JWA
Jwaneng Airport
Jwaneng Airport (JWA) serves Jwaneng, a town in Botswana renowned as the site of one of the world's richest diamond mines, operated by Debswana. The airport primarily supports mining industry operations, handling charter and company flights for personnel and cargo connected to the diamond mining business that anchors the local economy. Jwaneng itself is a relatively young, company-planned town built around the mine's development, and JWA reflects the broader pattern in Botswana where mining infrastructure, including private and semi-private airstrips, plays an outsized role in regional aviation given the vast distances and sparse population of the surrounding Kalahari region.
Runways at Jwaneng Airport (JWA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5495 ft (1675 m) | 82 ft (25 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Jwaneng Airport (JWA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | RDO | 131 MHz |
Airports near Jwaneng Airport (JWA)
- Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) — 124.2 km (77.2 mi)
- Mmabatho International Airport (MBD) — 158.5 km (98.5 mi)
- Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY) — 263.1 km (163.5 mi)
- Vryburg Airport (VRU) — 264.7 km (164.5 mi)
- P C Pelser Airport (KXE) — 323.8 km (201.2 mi)
- Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) — 332.2 km (206.4 mi)
- Johan Pienaar Airport (KMH) — 342.1 km (212.6 mi)
- Lanseria International Airport (HLA) — 357.7 km (222.3 mi)
JWA is Jwaneng Airport, serving the diamond mining town of Jwaneng, Botswana. Searchers usually want to know about charter or company flight access, since JWA primarily supports mining industry traffic rather than commercial airlines.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Jwaneng Airport?
The IATA code for Jwaneng Airport is JWA.
What is the ICAO code for Jwaneng Airport?
The ICAO code for Jwaneng Airport is FBJW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.