Mafikeng Airport or Mmabatho Airport – MBD MMabatho
Mmabatho Airport is alternately known as Mafikeng Airport. It is located in Mmabatho and Mahikeng which is in the North West province in South Africa. The North West Province Department of Transport and Roads manages the operation of the airport. It previously served as an air force base of the Boputhatswana Defense Force.
Best Time to Visit
Mafikeng Airport (MDB) has an elevation of 4,181 feet above mean sea level. It has one asphalt runway measuring 14,760 feet by 148 feet and an asphalt taxi way. The Mafikeng Flying Club is inside the premises of the airport. The airport is working its way in regaining its international status once more after it was stripped out of the category due to non-compliance of certain requirements. It is going to be turned into the North West area’s major cargo hub used for export of agricultural produce from the land. The airport is equipped with all basic and necessary facility and airport should have with all custom controls required. The airport is served by South African Express going to destinations in Johannesburg – OR Tambo.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Roba Monakedi Guest Lodge is 6.15 miles from the airport. It is near Mafikeng Game Reserve and Mafikeng Museum. It offers spacious rooms with free parking and barbeque facilities. Peermont Walmont at Mmabatho Palms is located almost 6 miles from the airport. It is an oasis of entertainment nearby cultural and interesting spots. Protea Hotel by Marriott Mahikeng is situated 7.11 miles from the airport. It is a 4-star hotel has terraces, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.
