Bram Fischer International Airport

FABL / BFN

Bloemfontain, ZA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
3kt
240°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,021
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FABL 141800Z 24003KT CAVOK 14/M02 Q1021 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
872 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,457 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,227 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,177 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FABL 141600Z 1418/1518 VRB03KT CAVOK TX27/1512Z TN04/1504Z TEMPO 1509/1512 33010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABL
02
20
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 8,396 ft 151 ft ASP 360°
↓ 1.5kt ↔ 2.6kt
120° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
7,202 ft 151 ft ASP 102°
↑ 1.5kt ↔ 2.6kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bram Fischer International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FABL
IATA Code: BFN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,457 ft MSL

Location

City: Bloemfontain
Country: ZA
Latitude: -29.092699°
Longitude: 26.302401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 8,396 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 7,202 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Bram Fischer International Airport

Bram Fischer International Airport (FABL/BFN) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Bloemfontain, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 4,457 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (02/20, 12/30) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.