Mmabatho International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-16Mmabatho International Airport, also listed as Mahikeng Airport, sits on high plateau country at 1,274 metres above sea level. It was built to serve Mmabatho, the capital of the Bophuthatswana homeland, at a cost of about R25 million. President Lucas Mangope opened it in June 1984. It replaced the old Mafikeng Aerodrome in the town centre.
Services at Mmabatho International Airport
1 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- None listed yetCar Rentals
- 1optionHotelsProtea Hotel by Marriott MahikengView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Services1listed across 1 of 6 types
- Local timeJohannesburg time
- IATAMBDICAO FAMM
- Opened1984
- Runways1
- Terminals1general aviation
Terminals
1 terminal- TEGeneral aviationTerminal Building
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- MahikengSoutheast of the airport13 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Mmabatho International Airport?
Mmabatho International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: MBD, ICAO: FAMM. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Mmabatho International Airport located?
Mmabatho International Airport is located in Mafeking, North-West, South Africa. The airport coordinates are -25.7984°, 25.5480°.
What services are available at Mmabatho International Airport?
Mmabatho International Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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