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Buffalo Range Airport

Buffalo Range Airport (FVCZ/BFO) serves Chiredzi, Zimbabwe. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (14/32). Field elevation is 1421 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 2/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: FVCZ
  • Name: Buffalo Range Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Uncategorized
  • Latitude: -21.008101
  • Longitude: 31.5786
  • Elevation: 1421 ft
  • Country: Zimbabwe
  • Municipality: Chiredzi
  • IATA Code: BFO
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: N/A
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 14/32

  • Designation: 14/32
  • Dimensions: 1763x30m
  • Surface: BIT
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 122.600 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 122.600 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

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

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Zimbabwe Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 5d Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 24-72 hours; flight plan at least 24 hours before flight
  • Landing Lead Time: 48-72 hours before departure
Private / GA Operations:

Private and business jet flights require permits.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at FVCZ?
The tower frequency at Buffalo Range Airport is 122.6 MHz.
Does FVCZ require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Buffalo Range Airport (Zimbabwe).