Airports / Botswana / MUB
Maun International Airport.
Maun, Botswana · 3,093 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
FBMN
IATA MUB
3
Operators based
3,093
Elevation ft
Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
147 nm
To the nearest alternate
Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA).
Overview
Maun International Airport (FBMN / MUB) sits in Maun, Botswana, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 3,093 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, MUB is a home base: Helicopter Horizons, Mack Air, and Major Blue Air operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA, 147 nm), Sua Pan Airport (SXN, 155 nm), and Kasane International Airport (BBK, 162 nm). The field has a single 6,562-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MUB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MUB to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
FBMN
IATA
MUB
FAA / Local
FBMN
Elevation
3,093 ft
Coordinates
19.9705° S · 23.4314° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Botswana fields
state range 2,925–3,900 ft
At 3,093 ft, MUB sits lower than 57% of the 7 Botswana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,562 ft
- 08/266,562 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,562 ft
MUB's 6,562 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 147nmMPAKatima Mulilo AirportMpacha
- 155nmSXNSua Pan AirportSowa
- 162nmBBKKasane International AirportKasane
- 177nmVFAVictoria Falls International AirportVictoria Falls
- 187nmLVIHarry Mwanga Nkumbula International AirportLivingstone
- 219nmHWNHwange National Park AirportGwayi River Farms
Location
Open the full mapFBMN · Maun International Airport · Maun, Botswana
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MUB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,407 nm | 15h 18m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,510 nm | 15h 32m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,631 nm | 15h 49m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,633 nm | 15h 50m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,644 nm | 15h 51m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 7,057 nm | 16h 49m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,136 nm | 17h 0m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,454 nm | 17h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MUB?
- Maun International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,562 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 MUB?
- Maun International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,562 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MUB?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Maun International Airport as a home base, including Helicopter Horizons, Mack Air, Major Blue Air. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to MUB?
- The closest alternate is Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA), about 147 nm away, followed by Sua Pan Airport (SXN) at 155 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MUB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 15h 18m (6,407 nm), New York about 15h 32m (6,510 nm), Miami about 15h 49m (6,631 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.