Elephant Sands Airport serves Nata, BW.
Elephant Sands Airport (BW-0044) is a small private airfield located near Nata in the Central District of Botswana. It is associated with the Elephant Sands Lodge, a bush lodge and campsite situated within an unfenced private conservancy, known for its significant elephant population.
The airport is located at approximately 19° 44′ 48″ S, 26° 4′ 12″ E, and its elevation is 2,957 feet (901 meters) above mean sea level. It does not have an ICAO code, with BW-0044 used as a local reference. The airstrip primarily serves the lodge for private aviation, likely for tourist transfers and wildlife viewing flights, offering opportunities for guests to observe elephants and other wildlife. The lodge was founded in the early 2000s by Ben and Marie Moller, with a focus on elephant conservation and providing a haven for elephants by pioneering sustainable water access.
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Where is Elephant Sands Airport located?
Elephant Sands Airport is located in Nata, BW. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is BW-0044.