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Bram Fischer International Airport

FABL / BFN

Bloemfontain, ZA

Last Updated

Sep 16, 08:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

08:00Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

18°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: -8°C

4kt

Variable

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1,018

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FABL 160800Z VRB04KT CAVOK 18/M08 Q1018 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,018 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

869 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (4,457 ft)

Pressure Alt

4,315 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 5,745 ft

ISA Deviation: +11.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF AMD FABL 160730Z 1606/1706 VRB03KT CAVOK TX20/1612Z TN05/1704Z BECMG 1609/1611 26010KT PROB30 TEMPO 1612/1615 26015G25KT BECMG 1617/1619 VRB03KT

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

08:34Z BASE

+0h

VFR VRB 3kt

Visibility: >10km

09:00Z BECMG

+1h

VFR 260° 10kt

12:00Z PROB30 TEMPO

+4h

VFR 260° 15kt

17:00Z BECMG

+9h

VFR VRB 3kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

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ABL

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
02/20	8,396 ft	151 ft	ASP	360°	No wind data
12/30	7,202 ft	151 ft	ASP	102°	No wind data

🟢 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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• Operating hours: 24/7

• Ground handling available

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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.