Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of MUB
Maun Airport (IATA: MUB, ICAO:FBMN) is located in the the city of Maun, Botswana. It is the primary international airport serving Maun and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+2676860238
Maun Airport Overview
Maun Airport(MUB)is an international airport serving Maun in north-western Botswana. Located at approximately 19.9726009° S, 23.4311008° E and operating on UTC+02:00, it is a regional gateway for tourism activity around the Okavango Delta and other northern Botswana destinations. The airport handles domestic and international traffic, including scheduled passenger services and aviation movements associated with safari operations and charter flying. For international freight forwarders, Maun Airport is best treated as a regional, tourism-oriented gateway rather than a conventional high-volume cargo hub. Our service team can coordinate routing, carrier confirmation, customs documentation, charter or onward-road options, and consignee delivery planning, subject to current operating conditions and acceptance confirmation.
| Airport name | Maun Airport |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO | MUB / FBMN |
| Country / city | Botswana / Maun |
| Coordinates | 19.9726009° S, 23.4311008° E |
| Address | Maun, Botswana |
Key Logistics Highlights
Cargo Facilities & Services
- General cargo handling: Our team will request written confirmation of acceptance, cargo dimensions, gross weight, packaging condition and available ground-handling support before final booking.
- Temperature-controlled cargo: Do not assume refrigerated storage, active-container power or a validated cool-chain handover. For pharmaceuticals, perishables and biological materials, we arrange a facility and transfer check in advance.
- Dangerous goods: Dangerous goods acceptance depends on the airline, aircraft type, route and handling agent. The shipper must provide a compliant declaration, packing details and emergency contact information where applicable.
- Customs and examination: Import, export or transit cargo may require customs presentation and document verification. Our service team coordinates broker instructions and inspection planning, but release remains subject to Botswana authorities.
- Storage and collection: Storage duration, bonded status, cargo-security arrangements, forklift availability and consignee collection windows must be confirmed locally rather than assumed from the airport’s international status.
Facility capabilities and handling hours can change with the operating carrier and local service provider. Our team confirms the complete handling chain before issuing final routing advice.
Routes & Logistics Transit Planning
- For international shipments, our team normally evaluates an end-to-end itinerary through a suitable regional gateway, followed by an approved connection to Maun Airport or coordinated surface delivery where operationally appropriate.
- Domestic and regional air links may be available, but current carrier schedules, aircraft payload, cargo acceptance and charter arrangements require confirmation at the time of booking.
- Transit time is influenced by connection frequency, available belly capacity, aircraft limitations, customs release, safari-season demand, weather and the final delivery location outside Maun.
- We avoid quoting a fixed transit promise until the airline, ground handler, customs broker and consignee collection plan have all confirmed their respective handovers.
A routing that is commercially available for passengers may not accept cargo of the same dimensions, weight, commodity class or packaging configuration.
Hinterland & Typical Cargo Profile
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Maun Airport cargo cut-off times are not assumed from passenger check-in times. Our team obtains the carrier’s cargo acceptance deadline, document cut-off and physical handover point for each shipment.
- Documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, consignee contact details, permits and any commodity-specific certificates before tender. Description, value, origin and package details must be consistent.
- Restricted commodities: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, perishables, medicines, firearms, wildlife-related products and oversized cargo require advance screening and may need permits or specialist handling.
- Customs and delivery: The consignee should appoint a Botswana customs broker where required and be ready to provide tax, import-permit and end-use information. Delivery appointments, road access and unloading equipment should be arranged before arrival.
Practical Shipping Recommendations
- Send our service team the commodity, HS classification, dimensions, weight, package count, ready date, Incoterm and final delivery address before requesting a route.
- Use strong, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for multiple transfers. Mark each package clearly and keep gross weight and dimensions identical across the booking, invoice and packing list.
- For temperature-sensitive or urgent freight, request a documented handover plan covering storage, connection time, power requirements, customs release and local delivery rather than relying on a standard airport-to-airport quote.
- For heavy, oversized or irregular shipments, compare airfreight via a regional gateway with charter, consolidated road-air solutions or direct project logistics, subject to permits and road conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can Maun Airport receive international cargo?
- It handles international traffic, but cargo acceptance depends on the operating carrier, route, aircraft, handling provider, customs process and commodity. Our team confirms these elements before booking.
- Can we book cargo directly on a passenger flight serving Maun?
- Possibly, but passenger availability does not guarantee cargo capacity. Baggage load, aircraft configuration, dangerous-goods restrictions and cargo dimensions must be checked with the carrier.
- Is refrigerated storage guaranteed for pharmaceutical or perishable cargo?
- No. Refrigerated storage, active-container power and monitored cool-chain service must be confirmed for the specific arrival and departure window. We can assess alternative gateway or specialist solutions.
- What is the recommended solution for dangerous goods?
- Provide the Safety Data Sheet, UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group and package details at quotation stage. Our team then checks airline and route acceptance before preparing the required declaration.
- How should consignees prepare for remote-area delivery?
- They should appoint the customs broker early, confirm import permissions, provide a reachable local contact and verify vehicle access, unloading equipment and delivery timing before cargo departure.
Data Sources & Provenance
Airport identity, location, codes, address and timezone in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Regulatory, carrier, customs, handling and schedule-related details are operational guidance and require shipment-specific confirmation.
- National aviation and airport information: caab.co.bw
- Botswana government reference: gov.bw
- International airport-code reference: iata.org
- International aviation standards reference: icao.int
Schedules, acceptance rules, storage availability, customs procedures, handling hours and transit times are subject to change. Our service team verifies them with the applicable carrier, ground handler, broker and consignee before shipment execution.