Bethlehem Airport

FABM

Bethlehem, ZA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 16:59 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:59Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
6kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,016
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI FABM 171659Z 13006KT 9999 TSRA BKN025TCU FEW030CB 19/18 Q1016 RETS

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,561ft
BKN 2,500ft AGL (TCU)
FEW 3,000ft AGL (CB)
☁️
BKN (TCU)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,061ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,561ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
831 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,561 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,479 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,293 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.1°C

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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°
↑ 5.6kt ↔ 2.1kt
20° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
4,301 ft 150 ft GRS 108°
↑ 6.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° 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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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.