International hub · Bloemfontein, South Africa
Bloemfontein/Bram Fischer International
- Elevation
- 4,457 ft
- Coordinates
- 29°06′S 26°18′E
- Local time
- Africa/Johannesburg
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Field information
FABL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Bloemfontein/Bram Fischer International (FABL/BFN) has 2 runways; the longest, 02/20, is 8,396 ft (2,559 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FABL, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Country
South Africa
ZA
Municipality
Bloemfontein
Elevation
4,457 ft
Position
-29.0927, 26.3024
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Runways · FABL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,396 ft (2,559 m) | 151 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 12/30 | 7,202 ft (2,195 m) | 151 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FABL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bloemfontein/Bram Fischer International (FABL / BFN) in Bloemfontein, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FABL is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FABL
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – South Africa
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of South Africa. Applicable permit lead times for South Africa are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for South Africa are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at FABL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FABL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at FABL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FABL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FABL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FABL: 29° 5′ 34″ S 26° 18′ 9″ E; elevation 4457 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Bloemfontein
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Bloemfontein. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FABL.
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Cargo Operations at FABL
Support for freighter operations into FABL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into FABL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Bloemfontein/Bram Fischer International — one desk for the whole trip.