Airport code
GBE — Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
GBE is the IATA code for Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, an airport serving Gaborone, Botswana. Its ICAO code is FBSK, and it operates in the Africa/Gaborone time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at -24.5552, 25.9182 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 3299 ft (1006 m).
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About Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, located 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of downtown Gaborone, is the main international airport of the capital city of Botswana. It is the busiest airport in the country. In 2017 the airport got its first special economic zone which would house in the following departments: CAAB, Botswana Innovation Hub, ITPA and diamond hub for diamond sector.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | GBE |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | FBSK |
| Airport name | Sir Seretse Khama International Airport |
| City | Gaborone |
| Country | Botswana |
| Time zone | Africa/Gaborone (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | -24.5552 |
| Longitude | 25.9182 |
| Elevation | 3299 ft (1006 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 13,123 ft (4,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Sir Seretse Khama International Airport?
The IATA code for Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is GBE.
What is the ICAO code for Sir Seretse Khama International Airport?
The ICAO code for Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is FBSK.
Where is GBE airport located?
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is located in Gaborone, Botswana.
What time zone is GBE in?
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport operates in the Africa/Gaborone time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to GBE?
The nearest airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is Mmabatho International Airport (MBD) in Mafeking, about 143 km away.
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