Sua Pan Airport — Sowa, Botswana

Sua Pan Airport, identified by the code SXN, is a small airstrip located near the Sua Pan salt pan in northeastern Botswana, part of the larger Makgadikgadi Pan complex. The facility primarily supports the nearby soda ash and salt extraction operations run by Botswana Ash, along with occasional charter flights for tourists visiting the pans. Given its remote desert setting, SXN has minimal infrastructure, typically consisting of a single gravel or paved runway without a full passenger terminal. The surrounding Makgadikgadi region attracts visitors during the wet season when the pans briefly flood, drawing flamingos and wildlife photographers. Access to Sua Pan by air remains far more practical than overland travel across the harsh, flat terrain, making SXN a vital logistical link for industry and tourism alike.