- Orapa Airport
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Orapa Airport IATA: ORP – ICAO: FBOR Location of airport in Botswana
OrapaSummary Airport type Private Owner Debswana Location Orapa, Botswana Elevation AMSL 3,100 ft / 945 m Coordinates 21°16′02″S 025°19′04″E / 21.26722°S 25.31778°ECoordinates: 21°16′02″S 025°19′04″E / 21.26722°S 25.31778°E Website Runways Direction Length Surface m ft 07/25 1,675 5,495 Bitumen Source: Department of Civil Aviation[1] Orapa Airport (IATA: ORP, ICAO: FBOR)[2] is an private airport in Orapa,[1] a town located in the Central District of Botswana. It is owned by Debswana,[1] which also owns the Orapa diamond mine.
There is no scheduled airline service. Landing permission has to be obtained from Debswana at least 48 hours prior to arrival. Customs and immigration services can also be arranged, provided that transport for the officials to and from the airport is provided.
Facilities
The airport resides at an elevation of 3,100 feet (945 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 07/25 with a bitumen surface measuring 1,675 by 25 metres (5,495 × 82 ft). The runway handles aircraft with MAUW of up to 7,980 kilograms (17,600 lb).[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Airports: Orapa. Botswana Department of Civil Aviation.
- ^ Airport information for ORP / FBOR at Great Circle Mapper.
External links
Categories:- Airports in Botswana
- Botswana Central District
- Southern African airport stubs
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