SWX Airport Code, Shakawe Airport
SWX is the IATA airport code for Shakawe Airport, a smaller airport near Shakawe, Botswana. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, FBSW.
What airport is SWX?
SWX is the IATA airport code for Shakawe Airport, in Shakawe, Botswana. The same airport has the ICAO code FBSW.
Its ICAO code FBSW begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
| IATA airport code | SWX |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | FBSW |
| Airport | Shakawe Airport |
| City | Shakawe |
| Country | Botswana |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is SWX airport located?
Shakawe Airport (SWX) is in Shakawe, Botswana, at coordinates -18.3739, 21.8326.
It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 18.37° S, 21.83° E. At 3379 ft (1030 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at SWX
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 6,102 ft (1.86 km), designated 09/27.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Shakawe Airport?
The IATA code for Shakawe Airport in Shakawe is SWX. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Shakawe?
The 3-letter IATA code for Shakawe Airport in Shakawe is SWX.
What is the ICAO code for Shakawe Airport?
The ICAO code for Shakawe Airport is FBSW. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code SWX.
What is the difference between SWX and FBSW?
SWX is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FBSW is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Shakawe Airport.
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