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Drone Rules for Alpha Airfield

Lobatse, Lobatse Town (lobatse-town) • Botswana
RP2F+W42, Lobatse, Botswana
Lat: -25.1977 • Lng: 25.7228

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Rule category Ground Air
Flight status Unknown Permission
Summary — Alpha Airfield is a small private airstrip near Lobatse with occasional light aircraft activity. Drone operations carry localized risk due to potential low-flying aircraft that may operate without much notice. Pilots should avoid the immediate airfield area and remain alert at all times.
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Alpha Airfield (Lobatse) – Drone Flying Summary

Summary:
Alpha Airfield is a small private airstrip near Lobatse with occasional light aircraft activity. Drone operations carry localized risk due to potential low-flying aircraft that may operate without much notice. Pilots should avoid the immediate airfield area and remain alert at all times.

Risk Level:
Low to Moderate Risk

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

Notes:
- Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)
- Be mindful of nearby farms and private property
- This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
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+ Alpha Airfield (Lobatse) – Drone Flying Summary
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+ Summary:
+ Alpha Airfield is a small private airstrip near Lobatse with occasional light aircraft activity. Drone operations carry localized risk due to potential low-flying aircraft that may operate without much notice. Pilots should avoid the immediate airfield area and remain alert at all times.
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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 airfield
+ - Maintain visual line of sight
+ - Stay below 120 m (400 ft) AGL
+ - Watch for low-flying or approaching aircraft
+ - Avoid runway approach and departure paths
+ 
+ Notes:
+ - Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)
+ - Be mindful of nearby farms and private property
+ - This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation