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Bram Fischer International Airport

FABL / BFN

Bloemfontain, ZA

Last Updated

Jan 17, 12:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

12:00Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

29°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 15°C

9kt

340°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1,013

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FABL 171200Z 34009KT 310V020 9999 SCT025 29/15 Q1013 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 4,457ft

SCT 2,500ft AGL

⛅

SCT

Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)

2,500ft

AGL (Above Ground)

6,957ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,013 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

864 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (4,457 ft)

Pressure Alt

4,463 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 7,213 ft (High - Reduced Performance)

ISA Deviation: +22.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF FABL 171000Z 1712/1812 01008KT 9999 SCT025 TX30/1712Z TN15/1803Z PROB30 TEMPO 1715/1718 -TSRA FEW040CB FM180000 VRB03KT 9999 SCT030 PROB30 TEMPO 1803/1805 5000 BR BKN010 FM180600 VRB03KT CAVOK

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

12:17Z BASE

+0h

VFR 10° 8kt

Visibility: 10+ km

15:00Z PROB30 TEMPO

+3h

MVFR

Light Thunderstorm Rain

00:00Z FM180000

+12h

VFR VRB 3kt

Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

ABL

02 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 02/20 Active: 02	8,396 ft	151 ft	ASP	360°	↑ 6.9kt • ↔ 5.8kt 40° angle
12/30	7,202 ft	151 ft	ASP	102°	↓ 4.8kt • ↔ 7.6kt 122° 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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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.