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The new terminal building opened in 2011 and the old terminal at the eastern end of the airport was transferred to the Botswana Defence Force. [3] There are no jet bridges, thus passengers must walk from the terminal to designated parking areas on the tarmac in front of the terminal. A new control tower was built next to the new terminal.
Sua Pan Airport or Sowa Airport (IATA: SXN, ICAO: FBSN) is an airport 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) west of Sowa, a town in the Central District of Botswana. The runway is between the north and south basins of the Sua Pan (also known as Sowa Pan), a salt pan where sodium carbonate (soda ash) is mined. Sowa means salt in the language of the San. [4] [5]
In the same year, Palisadoes Airport (now Norman Manley International) and Montego Bay Airport (now Sangster International) were established. The airport was featured in the first James Bond film, Dr. No (1962). From October 1968, it was the hub for Jamaica's flag carrier, Air Jamaica, until that airline ceased operations during 2015.
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Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (IATA: GBE, ICAO: FBSK), located 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of downtown Gaborone, is the main international airport of the capital city of Botswana. The airport is named after Sir Seretse Khama , the first president of Botswana . [ 3 ]
In spring which is from September to October the country experiences very high temperatures which can go as high as 44 °C in most parts of the country. [11] Botswana has received below-normal rainfall and more frequent droughts. [12] Wet days in Botswana varies throughout the year. A wet day is measured at 0.04 inches of liquid precipitation.
Ghanzi Airport (IATA: GNZ, ICAO: FBGZ) is a port of entry airport serving Ghanzi, a town in the Ghanzi District of Botswana. The airport is adjacent to the town. The airport is adjacent to the town. There is currently no scheduled service, only charter and private operations.