Airport
Orapa Airport (ORP)
Orapa Airport serves the diamond-mining town of Orapa in Botswana's Central District and acts as the main air gateway for the Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa mines. Compare transfer options to Orapa town centre and nearby areas across the Central District.
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About Orapa Airport
Orapa Airport is a small private airport serving Orapa, a diamond-mining town in Botswana's Central District. It is owned by Debswana, the company that also operates the nearby Orapa diamond mine, and it mainly handles private, charter and mining-related flights.
Located about 8 km from Orapa town centre, the airport sits at an elevation of roughly 945 m and has a single asphalt runway designated 07/25 with a length of 1,675 m. Its small terminal supports passenger and cargo handling linked to the Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa mines.
Orapa Airport is reached by road, and onward travel to the town centre is normally arranged by private transfer, hotel shuttle or pre-booked vehicle. Francistown, home to the nearest larger airport, lies around 219 km to the east.
Because scheduled airline services are limited or not available, most travelers use the airport through pre-arranged flights and transfers. Basic terminal facilities are available, but shopping and dining options remain limited.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Orapa Airport has a single small passenger terminal serving private, charter and mining-related flights. The airport primarily supports operations for the Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa mines and has no designated passenger gates.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Orapa Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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