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Mmabatho International Airport (MBD)
Mmabatho International Airport is an international airport serving Mafeking (North-West), South Africa. Its IATA code is MBD and its ICAO code is FAMM. It has one runway, 4,620 m long.
- IATAMBD
- ICAOFAMM
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- MBD
- ICAO code
- FAMM
- City
- Mafeking
- Region / province
- North-West
- Country / territory
- South Africa
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 25.7984° S, 25.5480° E
- Elevation
- 1,274 m (4,181 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 4,620 m (15,157 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,620 m15,157 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)
10,069 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,107 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,657 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 119.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Mmabatho International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Mafeking 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 South Africa
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 238 km |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 272 km |
| Kimberley Airport | KIM | 343 km |
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | 374 km |
| Polokwane International Airport | PTG | 450 km |
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | MQP | 559 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Mmabatho International Airport?
The IATA code of Mmabatho International Airport is MBD and its ICAO code is FAMM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Mmabatho International Airport located?
Mmabatho International Airport is in Mafeking, North-West, South Africa, at coordinates 25.7984° S, 25.5480° E and an elevation of 1,274 m (4,181 ft).
How far is Mmabatho International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Mmabatho International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,657 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,107 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,069 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at Mmabatho International Airport?
The longest runway at Mmabatho International Airport is 4,620 m (15,157 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Mmabatho International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Mmabatho International Airport (MBD) 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.