P. G. Matante International Airport

P. G. Matante International Airport is the third airport in Botswana for passenger traffic. This airport, open to both domestic and international traffic, is located about 450 km north-northeast of Gaborone and about 2.4 km west of Francistown City.

Public Information

• All vehicles are to be parked in the car park for a limited time, for example, five days for persons who are travelling by air.
• The car park may have specific parking areas, depending on the length of stay in the parking area.

Civil Aviation Authority is not liable for damage or theft of vehicle or property.

• Parking is not allowed in front of terminal building or on restricted areas.
• The public is only allowed access into public areas of passenger terminal buildings.
• Access to departure lounges is restricted to travelers, with valid boarding passes.
• Parties, rallies, campaigns and similar events are not allowed at airports. Events  such as formal reception of celebrities, clubs, conference participants, etc, must  be done through formal approval and the organizers will be required to comply with  all security and public safety requirements
• Loitering, soliciting and similar conducts are not allowed at airports.

As a general requirement at airport

• Access into the Airport Restricted Areas is allowed to persons who have been issued with the Airport Identity Permit specifying the zone or area of the airport.
• All persons entering the Airport Restricted Areas are subjected to security screening, which includes physical body search, etc.
• Some people may be issued with Visitors Permit for the purpose of making official visits to companies whose offices are in the Airport Restricted Areas.  Visitors Permit will only be issued to person who had made application through their host at least 48 hrs during week days only.