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FABE

Bisho Airport · Bisho

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,950 ft / 594 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
APP 120.10 MHz (EAST LONDON APP)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 8,202 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bisho Airport (FABE), located in Bisho, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,950 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Bisho Airport
ICAO / IATA
FABE / BIY
Municipality
Bisho
Country
Region
ZA-EC — Eastern Cape
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
1,950 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,202 ft / 2,500 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 57° / 237°
RWY 08 (57°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (237°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP EAST LONDON APP
120.10 MHz
RDO RDO
120.60 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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FAQT
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FAPEILS
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196 km / 106 nm
FAUT
K. D. Matanzima Airport
199 km / 108 nm
FAPJ
Port St Johns Airport
255 km / 138 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026