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Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW)
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport is an international airport serving Francistown (Francistown (city)), Botswana. Its IATA code is FRW and its ICAO code is FBPM. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,000 m long.
- IATAFRW
- ICAOFBPM
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- FRW
- ICAO code
- FBPM
- City
- Francistown
- Region / province
- Francistown (city)
- Country / territory
- Botswana
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 21.1592° S, 27.4688° E
- Elevation
- 1,001 m (3,283 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Gaborone (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,000 m9,843 ft | Asphalt |
| 11/29 | 2,200 m7,218 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,723 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,720 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 40 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,343 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 125.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Francistown through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Botswana
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Seretse Khama International Airport | GBE | 410 km |
| Maun International Airport | MUB | 441 km |
| Kasane International Airport | BBK | 442 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport?
The IATA code of Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport is FRW and its ICAO code is FBPM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport located?
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport is in Francistown, Francistown (city), Botswana, at coordinates 21.1592° S, 27.4688° E and an elevation of 1,001 m (3,283 ft).
How far is Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,343 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,720 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,723 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport?
The longest runway at Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport is 3,000 m (9,843 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.