Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport is a large airport serving Francistown, Botswana. Its IATA code is FRW and its ICAO code is FBPM. The airport lies at an elevation of 3,283 ft (1,001 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 13/31, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- FRW
- ICAO code
- FBPM
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 3,283 ft (1,001 m)
- Coordinates
- -21.1592, 27.4688
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,218 ft · 2,200 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 13/31 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BUQ Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | 175 km · 109 mi |
| PTG Polokwane International Airport | Polokwane, South Africa | 362 km · 225 mi |
| VFA Victoria Falls International Airport | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | 381 km · 237 mi |
| LVI Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport | Livingstone, Zambia | 409 km · 254 mi |
| GBE Sir Seretse Khama International Airport | Gaborone, Botswana | 410 km · 255 mi |
| MUB Maun International Airport | Maun, Botswana | 441 km · 274 mi |
| BBK Kasane International Airport | Kasane, Botswana | 442 km · 275 mi |
| PHW Hendrik Van Eck Airport | Phalaborwa, South Africa | 489 km · 304 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from FRW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 559 | 348 | 302 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,976 | 3,713 | 3,227 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,944 | 4,315 | 3,749 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,522 | 4,674 | 4,062 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,675 | 4,769 | 4,144 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,132 | 5,053 | 4,391 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,184 | 5,085 | 4,419 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,523 | 5,296 | 4,602 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,668 | 5,386 | 4,680 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,431 | 7,103 | 6,172 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,472 | 7,128 | 6,194 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,444 | 7,732 | 6,719 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,266 | 8,243 | 7,163 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,329 | 8,282 | 7,197 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,463 | 8,987 | 7,809 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 16,385 | 10,181 | 8,847 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 125.700 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport?
The IATA code of Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport is FRW and its ICAO code is FBPM.
Where is Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport located?
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport is in Francistown, Francistown, Botswana, at -21.1592, 27.4688.
What time zone is Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport in?
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13/31, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ), about 175 km (109 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.