Bram Fischer International Airport

FABL / BFN

Bloemfontain, ZA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 23:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
4kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FABL 172300Z AUTO 33004KT 9999 ///////// 19/15 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FABL 172200Z 1800/1824 35007KT CAVOK TX31/1813Z TN15/1803Z PROB30 TEMPO 1803/1805 5000 BR NSC FM180500 VRB03KT CAVOK BECMG 1812/1814 22010KT BECMG 1819/1821 14013KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 7kt
Visibility: >10km
03:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Mist
05:00Z FM180500
+6h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABL
02 ✈️
20
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
8,396 ft 151 ft ASP 360°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 3.1kt
50° angle
12/30 7,202 ft 151 ft ASP 102°
↓ 2.7kt ↔ 3.0kt
132° 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.