Buffalo Range Airport

FVCZ / BFO

Chiredzi, ZW

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Sep 17, 09:00 UTC

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Last Updated
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25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
7kt
160°
5 km
Visibility
2,500ft
Ceiling
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METAR FVCZ 170900Z 16007KT 5000 HZ BKN025 25/18 Q1018

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12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,421ft
BKN 2,500ft AGL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,921ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VCZ
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,785 ft 98 ft BIT 130°
↑ 6.6kt ↔ 2.4kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Buffalo Range Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FVCZ
IATA Code: BFO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,421 ft MSL

Location

City: Chiredzi
Country: ZW
Latitude: -21.008101°
Longitude: 31.578600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 5,785 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

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About Buffalo Range Airport

Buffalo Range Airport (FVCZ/BFO) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Chiredzi, ZW. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,421 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (14/32) with BIT surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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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.