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Bisho Airport · Bisho

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

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)
Runway Summary
08/268,202 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 Bisho Airport (FABE), South Africa. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 1,950 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
Bisho Airport
ICAO / IATA
FABE / BIY
Municipality
Bisho
Country
Region
ZA-EC
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Length: 8,202 ft / 2,500 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 57° / 237°
RWY 08
No ILS
RWY 26
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

APP EAST LONDON APP
120.10 MHz
RDO RDO
120.60 MHz

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Alternatives in the vicinity.

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