Bethlehem Airport

FABM

Bethlehem, ZA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
06:59Z
🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
7kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FABM 140659Z 10007KT 9999 FEW030 14/05 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,561ft
FEW 3,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,561ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABM
11 ✈️
29
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
3,855 ft 49 ft ASP 96°
↑ 6.9kt ↔ 1.2kt
10° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
4,301 ft 150 ft GRS 108°
↑ 6.1kt ↔ 3.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bethlehem Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FABM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,561 ft MSL

Location

City: Bethlehem
Country: ZA
Latitude: -28.248400°
Longitude: 28.336100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 3,855 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 4,301 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

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

About Bethlehem Airport

Bethlehem Airport (FABM) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Bethlehem, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 5,561 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 2 runways (11/29, 13/31) with ASP and GRS surfaces . 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.