Bisho Airport

FABE / BIY

Bisho, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 6, 13:00Z

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Currently using: FAEL
Weather Source: King Phalo Airport (FAEL)
Distance: 29nm / 53km from FABE

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
6 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAEL 061300Z 19006KT 160V220 9999 FEW007 23/21 Q1004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,950 ft
FEW 700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,650 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FAEL 060900Z 0610/0619 23007KT 9999 FEW012 BKN017 TX24/0610Z TN21/0619Z PROB30 0611/0613 BKN015 TEMPO 0616/0618 4500 BR TSRA BKN006 FEW060CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:58Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 230° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,700 ft
16:00Z TEMPO
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 4.5 km
Ceiling: 600 ft
Mist, Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABE
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
8,202 ft 197 ft ASP 57°
2.1 kt 5.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bisho Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FABE
IATA Code: BIY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,950 ft MSL

Location

City: Bisho
Country: ZA
Latitude: -32.897099°
Longitude: 27.279100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bisho Airport

Overview

Bisho Airport is a medium-sized airport located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, situated near the city of Bisho. The airport serves the regional transportation needs of the area, positioned at an elevation of 1,950 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 1,950 ft MSL suggests a moderate terrain environment that can experience variable atmospheric conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations that could impact aircraft performance, particularly during warmer seasons.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (08/26) with a substantial length of 8,202 feet, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types. Its geographic coordinates at -32.897099, 27.279100 place it in a region with potential terrain and wind considerations typical of the Eastern Cape landscape.

Approach Considerations

The runway's 08/26 orientation indicates potential wind alignment challenges, with approaches possible from either 080 or 260 degrees. Pilots should carefully assess wind conditions and prepare for potential crosswind landing techniques given the runway's directional characteristics.

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.