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Drone Rules for Thebephatshwa Airport

Mantshwabisi, Kweneng District (kweneng-district) • Botswana
Q8HX+JF3, Mantshwabisi, Botswana
Lat: -24.221 • Lng: 25.3487

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Rule category Ground Air
Flight status Unknown Permission
Summary — Thebephatshwa Airport is an active airstrip used for military and occasional aviation operations, resulting in moderate to high air traffic at times. Drone operations in the area carry elevated risk due to potential low-flying aircraft and security sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near the airstrip and remain hi
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Thebephatshwa Airport – Drone Flying Summary

Summary:
Thebephatshwa Airport is an active airstrip used for military and occasional aviation operations, resulting in moderate to high air traffic at times. Drone operations in the area carry elevated risk due to potential low-flying aircraft and security sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near the airstrip and remain highly cautious.

Risk Level:
Moderate to High Risk

Best Practice:
- Avoid flying within at least 5 km of the airstrip
- Maintain visual line of sight
- Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL
- Be prepared to land immediately if aircraft are seen or heard
- Avoid all approach and departure paths

Notes:
- Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)
- Area may have additional security restrictions due to military use
- This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Thebephatshwa Airport – Drone Flying Summary
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+ Summary:
+ Thebephatshwa Airport is an active airstrip used for military and occasional aviation operations, resulting in moderate to high air traffic at times. Drone operations in the area carry elevated risk due to potential low-flying aircraft and security sensitivity. Pilots should avoid flying near the airstrip and remain highly cautious.
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+ Risk Level:
+ Moderate to High Risk
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+ Best Practice:
+ - Avoid flying within at least 5 km of the airstrip
+ - Maintain visual line of sight
+ - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL
+ - Be prepared to land immediately if aircraft are seen or heard
+ - Avoid all approach and departure paths
+ 
+ Notes:
+ - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)
+ - Area may have additional security restrictions due to military use
+ - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation