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Jwaneng Airport (JWA)

Jwaneng, Botswana · medium airport · -24.602° 24.691° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeJWA
ICAO CodeFBJW
Typemedium airport
NameJwaneng Airport
MunicipalityJwaneng
CountryBotswana
ContinentAF
Latitude-24.602° S
Longitude24.691° E
Elevation3900 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score750
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryBotswana
ISO Code
RegionJwaneng
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+2
DST OffsetUTC+2
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving JWA

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Temperate (24.6°S)

Jan
8°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
9°
1°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Jwaneng Airport (JWA/FBJW) serves Jwaneng, a diamond-mining town in southern Botswana, and the nearby Jwaneng Diamond Mine. Located roughly 120 km west of Gaborone, it primarily handles charter, mining, and general aviation traffic rather than large scheduled airline services. Its compact medium-airport layout makes it a practical gateway for business travelers to the mine and surrounding Kweneng District.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know that Jwaneng's air traffic can be dominated by mine-related schedules, so confirm your slot and ground transport early—especially after dark, when limited lighting and wildlife near the road require extra caution.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is a short drive from central Jwaneng, so taxis and pre-arranged hotel or mine shuttles are the usual options. There is no major public transit link, so confirm your pickup before arrival. If self-driving, use the A2 highway and local signs to reach the airport entrance.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines fly to Jwaneng Airport?
A: Scheduled commercial service is limited; the airport mainly supports mining, charter, and private flights.

Q: How far is Jwaneng Airport from Jwaneng town?
A: It is just outside town, typically a short drive to the town center and the Jwaneng Diamond Mine.

Q: Are there car rental or passenger facilities at the airport?
A: Facilities are basic; car rental is not reliably available on site, so arrange ground transport in advance.

Q: What is the airport code for Jwaneng Airport?
A: The IATA code is JWA and the ICAO code is FBJW.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 29, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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