Airports / Botswana / JWA
Jwaneng Airport.
Jwaneng, Botswana · 3,900 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
FBJW
IATA JWA
0
Operators based
3,900
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
67 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE).
Overview
Jwaneng Airport (FBJW / JWA) sits in Jwaneng, Botswana, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 3,900 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
JWA has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE, 67 nm), Mmabatho International Airport (MBD, 86 nm), and Morningside Farm Airport (FAMS, 138 nm). JWA offers a single 5,495-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of JWA vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from JWA, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
FBJW
IATA
JWA
FAA / Local
FBJW
Elevation
3,900 ft
Coordinates
24.6023° S · 24.6910° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Botswana fields
state range 2,925–3,900 ft
At 3,900 ft, JWA sits higher than 86% of the 7 Botswana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,495 ft
- 08/265,495 ft × 82 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,495 ft
JWA's 5,495 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 67nmGBESir Seretse Khama International AirportGaborone
- 86nmMBDMmabatho International AirportMafeking
- 138nmFAMSMorningside Farm AirportSilveroaks
- 142nmNTYPilanesberg International AirportPilanesberg
- 143nmVRUVryburg AirportVryburg
- 154nmFARGRustenburg AirportRustenburg
Location
Open the full mapFBJW · Jwaneng Airport · Jwaneng, Botswana
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from JWA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,637 nm | 15h 50m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,733 nm | 16h 3m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,792 nm | 16h 12m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,798 nm | 16h 13m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,859 nm | 16h 21m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 7,257 nm | 17h 17m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,358 nm | 17h 31m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,620 nm | 18h 7m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use JWA?
- Jwaneng Airport's longest paved runway is 5,495 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at JWA?
- Jwaneng Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,495 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to JWA?
- The closest alternate is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), about 67 nm away, followed by Mmabatho International Airport (MBD) at 86 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from JWA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 15h 50m (6,637 nm), New York about 16h 3m (6,733 nm), Miami about 16h 12m (6,792 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.