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Drone Rules for Guma Airport
Skegau, North-West District (north-west-district)
• Botswana
29V9+9H9, Skegau, Botswana
Lat: -18.9566 • Lng: 22.369
Air
Permission required
Last updated: May 23, 2026
Summary
Guma Airport is a small rural airstrip near the Okavango Panhandle with low but active light aircraft traffic. Drone operations carry localized risk due to occasional low-flying aircraft that may approach without warning. Pilots should avoid the immediate airstrip area and remain alert at all times.
Guma Airport – Drone Flying Summary
Summary: Guma Airport is a small rural airstrip near the Okavango Panhandle with low but active light aircraft traffic. Drone operations carry localized risk due to occasional low-flying aircraft that may approach without warning. Pilots should avoid the immediate airstrip 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 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)
- Increased caution advised due to proximity to Okavango tourism routes
- This is a safety-based assessment and not an official controlled airspace designation