SXN · FBSN · Sua Pan Airport

Sua Pan Airport (SXN)

Sowa, Botswana · medium airport · -20.553° 26.116° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeSXN
ICAO CodeFBSN
Typemedium airport
NameSua Pan Airport
MunicipalitySowa
CountryBotswana
ContinentAF
Latitude-20.553° S
Longitude26.116° E
Elevation2985 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score250
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryBotswana
ISO Code
RegionSowa
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 SXN

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (20.6°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
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Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
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22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Sua Pan Airport serves the small mining town of Sowa in northeastern Botswana, primarily supporting the local soda ash and salt extraction industry while providing access to the remote Sua Pan, part of the vast Makgadikgadi salt pan system. Despite its medium airport classification, it handles modest traffic and serves as a gateway for travelers visiting the surrounding pan landscapes and seasonal birdlife.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Sua Pan Airport located?
A: Sua Pan Airport is located near the town of Sowa in northeastern Botswana, adjacent to the Sua Pan salt flat within the Makgadikgadi region.

Q: What is the airport primarily used for?
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