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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 · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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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.
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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Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,202 ft / 2,500 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 57° / 237°
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
APP EAST LONDON APP
120.10 MHz
RDO RDO
120.60 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026