George Dick Montshioa Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Mafeking, South Africa. Its IATA code is MBD and its ICAO code is FAMM. The airport lies at an elevation of 4,181 ft (1,274 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 15,157 ft (4,620 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MBD
- ICAO code
- FAMM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 4,181 ft (1,274 m)
- Coordinates
- -25.7984, 25.5480
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 15,157 ft · 4,620 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to George Dick Montshioa Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GBE Sir Seretse Khama International Airport | Gaborone, Botswana | 143 km · 89 mi |
| HLA Lanseria International Airport | Johannesburg, South Africa | 238 km · 148 mi |
| JNB O.R. Tambo International Airport | Johannesburg, South Africa | 272 km · 169 mi |
| SIS Sishen Airport | Sishen, South Africa | 326 km · 203 mi |
| KIM Kimberley Airport | Kimberley, South Africa | 343 km · 213 mi |
| BFN Bram Fischer International Airport | Bloemfontein, South Africa | 374 km · 232 mi |
| PTG Polokwane International Airport | Polokwane, South Africa | 450 km · 280 mi |
| MSU Moshoeshoe I International Airport | Maseru(Mazenod), Lesotho | 452 km · 281 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MBD. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 272 | 169 | 147 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,517 | 4,050 | 3,519 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,189 | 4,467 | 3,882 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,465 | 4,639 | 4,031 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,175 | 5,079 | 4,414 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,597 | 5,342 | 4,642 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,626 | 5,360 | 4,658 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,919 | 5,542 | 4,816 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,961 | 5,568 | 4,838 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,239 | 6,983 | 6,068 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,901 | 7,395 | 6,426 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,589 | 7,822 | 6,797 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,322 | 8,278 | 7,194 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,747 | 8,542 | 7,423 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,326 | 8,902 | 7,736 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 16,443 | 10,217 | 8,879 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.300 |
| TWR | TWR | 119.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of George Dick Montshioa Airport?
The IATA code of George Dick Montshioa Airport is MBD and its ICAO code is FAMM.
Where is George Dick Montshioa Airport located?
George Dick Montshioa Airport is in Mafeking, North-West, South Africa, at -25.7984, 25.5480.
What time zone is George Dick Montshioa Airport in?
George Dick Montshioa 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 George Dick Montshioa Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 15,157 ft (4,620 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to George Dick Montshioa Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), about 143 km (89 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.