Shakawe Airport is a small airport serving Shakawe, Botswana. Its IATA code is SWX and its ICAO code is FBSW. The airport lies at an elevation of 3,379 ft (1,030 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 6,102 ft (1,860 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SWX
- ICAO code
- FBSW
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 3,379 ft (1,030 m)
- Coordinates
- -18.3739, 21.8326
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,102 ft · 1,860 m | — | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Shakawe Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NDU Rundu Airport | Rundu, Namibia | 228 km · 142 mi |
| MUB Maun International Airport | Maun, Botswana | 244 km · 152 mi |
| MPA Katima Mulilo Airport | Mpacha, Namibia | 261 km · 162 mi |
| BBK Kasane International Airport | Kasane, Botswana | 357 km · 222 mi |
| VFA Victoria Falls International Airport | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | 424 km · 263 mi |
| LVI Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport | Livingstone, Zambia | 426 km · 265 mi |
| HAL Halali Airport | Halali, Namibia | 571 km · 355 mi |
| SPP Menongue Airport | Menongue, Angola | 602 km · 374 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SWX. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 1,086 | 675 | 587 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,058 | 3,764 | 3,271 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,671 | 4,145 | 3,602 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,053 | 4,383 | 3,808 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,717 | 4,795 | 4,167 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,732 | 4,804 | 4,175 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,903 | 4,911 | 4,267 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,064 | 5,011 | 4,354 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,229 | 5,734 | 4,983 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,705 | 7,273 | 6,320 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,787 | 7,324 | 6,365 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,104 | 7,521 | 6,535 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,600 | 7,830 | 6,804 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,681 | 8,501 | 7,387 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,829 | 8,593 | 7,467 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,720 | 9,768 | 8,488 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Shakawe Airport?
The IATA code of Shakawe Airport is SWX and its ICAO code is FBSW.
Where is Shakawe Airport located?
Shakawe Airport is in Shakawe, North West District, Botswana, at -18.3739, 21.8326.
What time zone is Shakawe Airport in?
Shakawe 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 Shakawe Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 6,102 ft (1,860 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Shakawe Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Rundu Airport (NDU), about 228 km (142 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.