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Drone Rules for Sua Pan Airport

Sowa, Central District (central-district) • Botswana
Sowa, Botswana
Lat: -20.5512 • Lng: 26.1085

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Rule category Ground Air
Flight status Unknown Permission
Summary — Sua Pan Airport is a remote airstrip serving the Makgadikgadi salt pans area, with occasional light aircraft and charter activity. Drone operations carry localized risk due to low-flying aircraft, though flying is generally feasible outside the immediate airstrip zone. Pilots should remain alert and avoid the runway an
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Sua Pan Airport – Drone Flying Summary

Summary:
Sua Pan Airport is a remote airstrip serving the Makgadikgadi salt pans area, with occasional light aircraft and charter activity. Drone operations carry localized risk due to low-flying aircraft, though flying is generally feasible outside the immediate airstrip zone. Pilots should remain alert and avoid the runway and approach paths.

Risk Level:
Low to Moderate Risk

Best Practice:
- Avoid flying within at least 3–5 km of the airstrip
- Maintain visual line of sight
- Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL
- Watch for low-flying or approaching aircraft
- Avoid flying along runway approach and departure paths

Notes:
- Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)
- Open terrain may result in strong winds and reduced visibility due to dust
- This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Sua Pan Airport – Drone Flying Summary
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+ Summary:
+ Sua Pan Airport is a remote airstrip serving the Makgadikgadi salt pans area, with occasional light aircraft and charter activity. Drone operations carry localized risk due to low-flying aircraft, though flying is generally feasible outside the immediate airstrip zone. Pilots should remain alert and avoid the runway and approach paths.
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+ Risk Level:
+ Low to Moderate Risk
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+ Best Practice:
+ - Avoid flying within at least 3–5 km of the airstrip
+ - Maintain visual line of sight
+ - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL
+ - Watch for low-flying or approaching aircraft
+ - Avoid flying along runway approach and departure paths
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+ Notes:
+ - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)
+ - Open terrain may result in strong winds and reduced visibility due to dust
+ - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation