Buffalo Range Airport (BFO): Codes, Runways & Location
Buffalo Range Airport (IATA: BFO · ICAO: FVCZ) is a medium-sized airport serving Chiredzi, Zimbabwe. It lies at 21.0081° S, 31.5786° E, 1421 ft (433 m) above sea level.
Overview of Buffalo Range Airport
Buffalo Range Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Chiredzi in Zimbabwe. It is identified by the IATA code BFO and the ICAO code FVCZ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Buffalo Range Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1763 m (5785 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 1421 ft (433 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mahenye Airport (MJW) about 82 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 ≈ 1,763 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Range Airport
Where is Buffalo Range Airport located?
Buffalo Range Airport is located in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe. Its coordinates are 21.0081° S, 31.5786° E.
What is the airport code for Buffalo Range Airport?
Buffalo Range Airport has an IATA code of BFO and an ICAO code of FVCZ.
How long is the runway at Buffalo Range Airport?
Buffalo Range Airport's longest runway is about 1763 m (5785 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Buffalo Range Airport have?
Buffalo Range Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Buffalo Range Airport a major airport?
Buffalo Range Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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