MBD Airport Code, Mmabatho International Airport
MBD is the IATA code for Mmabatho International Airport, a regional airport serving Mafeking, South Africa. Airlines and booking systems use MBD, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FAMM. At 4181 ft (1274 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Mafeking airport code?
The airport code for Mmabatho International Airport is MBD. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code FAMM, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
Its ICAO code FAMM begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
Where is MBD?
Mmabatho International Airport serves Mafeking, South Africa. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 25.80° S, 25.55° E. At 4181 ft (1274 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at MBD
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 15,157 ft (4.62 km), designated 04/22.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Mafeking?
The IATA airport code for Mmabatho International Airport in Mafeking is MBD. Its ICAO code is FAMM.
What is the 3-letter code for Mafeking?
The 3-letter IATA code for Mmabatho International Airport in Mafeking is MBD.
What airport is MBD?
MBD is Mmabatho International Airport, located in Mafeking, South Africa.
What country is MBD in?
MBD (Mmabatho International Airport) is in South Africa.
Where is MBD airport located?
Mmabatho International Airport (MBD) is in Mafeking, South Africa, at coordinates -25.7984, 25.548.
What is the ICAO code for Mmabatho International Airport?
The ICAO code for Mmabatho International Airport is FAMM. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code MBD.
What is the difference between MBD and FAMM?
MBD is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FAMM is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Mmabatho International Airport.
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