Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN): Codes, Runways & Location
Bram Fischer International Airport (IATA: BFN · ICAO: FABL) is a large airport serving Bloemfontein, South Africa. It lies at 29.0927° S, 26.3024° E, 4457 ft (1358 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bram Fischer International Airport
Bram Fischer International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Bloemfontein in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code BFN and the ICAO code FABL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Bram Fischer International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2559 m (8396 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 4457 ft (1358 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) about 56 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 ≈ 2,559 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bram Fischer International Airport
Where is Bram Fischer International Airport located?
Bram Fischer International Airport is located in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Its coordinates are 29.0927° S, 26.3024° E.
What is the airport code for Bram Fischer International Airport?
Bram Fischer International Airport has an IATA code of BFN and an ICAO code of FABL.
How long is the runway at Bram Fischer International Airport?
Bram Fischer International Airport's longest runway is about 2559 m (8396 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Bram Fischer International Airport have?
Bram Fischer International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bram Fischer International Airport a major airport?
Bram Fischer International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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