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Bram Fischer Intl
Bram Fischer Intl (FABL/BFN) serves Bloemfontein, South Africa. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (02/20, 12/30). Field elevation is 4457 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Fuel
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FABL
- Name: Bram Fischer Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -29.092699
- Longitude: 26.302401
- Elevation: 4457 ft
- Country: South Africa
- Municipality: Bloemfontein
- IATA Code: BFN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Distance from City: 8.8 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 02/20
- Designation: 02/20
- Dimensions: 8396 X 151
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 7202 X 151
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.800 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 126.450 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx ZAR 65/ton
- Parking Fee: ZAR 30/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: ZAR
- Remarks: Bram Fischer International Airport. Bloemfontein. Free State capital. ACSA operated.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Shell or Total. Available during operating hours.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. CIQ available on request. Limited international traffic. Judicial capital of SA.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. High altitude airport (4,457 ft). Semi-arid climate. Density altitude considerations.
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South Africa Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days notification
- Landing Lead Time: 3 working days / 72 hours (official); 5 business days recommended
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require advance notification. Customs at designated international airports.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at FABL?
- The tower frequency at Bram Fischer Intl is 120.8 MHz.
- What fuel is available at FABL?
- Bram Fischer Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does FABL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Bram Fischer Intl (South Africa).