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FABL

BFN

Bram Fischer International Airport · Bloemfontain

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

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)
Runway Summary
02/208,396 ftAsphaltLIGHTED
12/307,202 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Bram Fischer International Airport (FABL), South Africa. This facility features 2 active runways with an elevation of 4,457 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Bram Fischer International Airport
ICAO / IATA
FABL / BFN
Municipality
Bloemfontain
Country
Region
ZA-FS
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Length: 8,396 ft / 2,559 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 360° / 180°
RWY 02
No ILS
RWY 20
No ILS
Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Length: 7,202 ft / 2,195 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 102° / 282°
RWY 12
No ILS
RWY 30
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

APP APP WEST
119.40 MHz
APP APP EAST
124.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.45 MHz
TWR TWR
120.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

FXMM
Moshoeshoe I International Airport
128 km
FAKM
Kimberley Airport
153 km
FAFB
Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport
159 km
FAKD
P C Pelser Airport
250 km
FAPS
Potchefstroom Airport
280 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified