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FABM
Bethlehem Airport · Bethlehem
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,561 ft / 1,695 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 124.80 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bethlehem Airport (FABM), located in Bethlehem, 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 5,561 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
Bethlehem Airport
ICAO / IATA
FABM / —
Municipality
Bethlehem
Country
Region
ZA-FS — Free State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
5,561 ft
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Runway 13 / 31
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,301 ft / 1,311 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 108° / 288°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 108° / 288°
RWY 13 (108°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (288°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,855 ft / 1,175 m
Runway Width: 49 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 96° / 276°
Runway Width: 49 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 96° / 276°
RWY 11 (96°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (276°)
No ILS / Visual Only
CTAF CTAF
124.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026