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Air Botswana

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Botswana's national carrier connecting Africa and beyond.

Founded

1972

Headquarters

Gaborone, Botswana

Air Botswana is the national airline of Botswana, wholly owned by the Government of Botswana. Founded in 1972, the carrier operates scheduled passenger services to domestic and regional destinations across southern Africa, serving as a vital link for the landlocked nation. The airline is headquartered in Gaborone and primarily operates out of Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Over the decades, Air Botswana has undergone various restructuring efforts as the government has periodically explored privatization to improve its financial performance and competitiveness. Despite its modest size, Air Botswana plays a significant role in supporting Botswana's tourism and business sectors, connecting the country to key regional hubs such as Johannesburg and other southern African cities.

Hubs & network

Air Botswana's primary hub is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone, with secondary operations at Francistown Airport.

Fleet

Air Botswana operates a small fleet primarily consisting of ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop aircraft suited for regional routes.

Notable facts

›Air Botswana is 100% owned by the Government of Botswana.
›The airline has been subject to multiple privatization discussions over the years without a completed sale.
›It serves domestic routes within Botswana as well as regional destinations in southern Africa.
›The carrier uses the ICAO callsign BOTSWANA and IATA code BP.
›Air Botswana has historically struggled with profitability, requiring government financial support.

Official website Wikipedia

This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.

Primary hubs

Sir Seretse Khama International AirportGBE · 7 rts Maun International AirportMUB · 4 rts O.R. Tambo International AirportJNB · 4 rts Kasane International AirportBBK · 3 rts Cape Town International AirportCPT · 2 rts Phillip Gaonwe Matante International AirportFRW · 2 rts

Route network map (24 legs)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Route network

BBK → JNBAT5

CPT → GBEAR8

GBE → JNBAT5 AT7

GBE → MUBAT5 AT7

MUB → CPTAR8

FRW → JNBAT7

GBE → FRWAT7 AT5

JNB → BBKAT5

MUB → BBKAT5

MUB → GBEAT5 AT7

GBE → BBKAT5 AT7

GBE → LUNAT5

JNB → MUBAT5 AT7

LUN → GBEAT5

BBK → GBEAT5 AT7

BBK → MUBAT5

CPT → MUBAR8

FRW → GBEAT7 AT5

GBE → CPTAR8

GBE → HREAT5

HRE → GBEAT5

JNB → FRWAT7

JNB → GBEAT5 AT7

MUB → JNBAT5 AT7

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-50018 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 7212 routes Avro RJ854 routes

Encyclopaedia

Air Botswana Corporation is Botswana's state-owned national flag carrier, with its headquarters located in Gaborone. It operates scheduled domestic and regional flights from its main base at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Air Botswana has been loss-making for several years, and there have been various attempts to privatise the company, and frequent changes to the corporation's management and board, so far without reducing the losses.

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