Bisho Airport (BIY): Codes, Runways & Location
Bisho Airport (IATA: BIY · ICAO: FABE) is a medium-sized airport serving Bisho, South Africa. It lies at 32.8971° S, 27.2791° E, 1950 ft (594 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bisho Airport
Bisho Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Bisho in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code BIY and the ICAO code FABE. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Bisho Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1950 ft (594 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being King Phalo Airport (ELS) about 53 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,500 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Bisho Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bisho Airport
Where is Bisho Airport located?
Bisho Airport is located in Bisho, South Africa. Its coordinates are 32.8971° S, 27.2791° E.
What is the airport code for Bisho Airport?
Bisho Airport has an IATA code of BIY and an ICAO code of FABE.
How long is the runway at Bisho Airport?
Bisho Airport's longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Bisho Airport have?
Bisho Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bisho Airport a major airport?
Bisho Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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