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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

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
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