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FABL
Bram Fischer International Airport · Bloemfontain
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,457 ft / 1,358 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.80 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bram Fischer International Airport (FABL), located in Bloemfontain, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,457 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
Bram Fischer International Airport
ICAO / IATA
FABL / BFN
Municipality
Bloemfontain
Country
Region
ZA-FS — Free State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
4,457 ft
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Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,396 ft / 2,559 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 360° / 180°
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 360° / 180°
RWY 02 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,202 ft / 2,195 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 102° / 282°
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 102° / 282°
RWY 12 (102°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (282°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP WEST
119.40 MHz
APP APP EAST
124.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.45 MHz
TWR TWR
120.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026