← Back to Lobatse Airport

Drone Rules for Lobatse Airport

Lobatse, Lobatse Town (lobatse-town) • Botswana
RP37+7W6, Lobatse, Botswana
Lat: -25.1968 • Lng: 25.7148
Air Permission required Last updated: May 23, 2026
Summary
Edit rules/place details on map

Lobatse Airport is a small regional airstrip with low to moderate aviation activity, including occasional light aircraft operations. Drone use in the area carries localized risk due to potential low-flying aircraft. Pilots should avoid the immediate airstrip vicinity and remain alert at all times.

Lobatse Airport – Drone Flying Summary

Summary: Lobatse Airport is a small regional airstrip with low to moderate aviation activity, including occasional light aircraft operations. Drone use in the area carries localized risk due to potential low-flying aircraft. Pilots should avoid the immediate airstrip vicinity and remain alert at all times.

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 runway approach and departure paths

Notes:

  • Drone operations in Botswana require approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)
  • Be mindful of nearby settlements and cross-border proximity
  • This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation
Parent Rule Pages