Airport code

BFN Airport Code, Bram Fischer International Airport

BFN is the IATA code for Bram Fischer International Airport, the main international gateway for Bloemfontein, South Africa. Airlines and booking systems use BFN, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FABL. At 4457 ft (1358 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

City
Bloemfontein
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
-29.0927, 26.3024
Elevation
4,457 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Bloemfontein airport code?

The airport code for Bram Fischer International Airport is BFN. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code FABL, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1513 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code FABL begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.

Where is BFN?

Bram Fischer International Airport serves Bloemfontein, South Africa. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 29.09° S, 26.30° E. At 4457 ft (1358 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at BFN

It has 2 runways. The longest is 8,396 ft (2.56 km), designated 02/20.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Bloemfontein?

The IATA airport code for Bram Fischer International Airport in Bloemfontein is BFN. Its ICAO code is FABL.

What is the 3-letter code for Bloemfontein?

The 3-letter IATA code for Bram Fischer International Airport in Bloemfontein is BFN.

What airport is BFN?

BFN is Bram Fischer International Airport, located in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

What country is BFN in?

BFN (Bram Fischer International Airport) is in South Africa.

Where is BFN airport located?

Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) is in Bloemfontein, South Africa, at coordinates -29.0927, 26.3024.

What is the ICAO code for Bram Fischer International Airport?

The ICAO code for Bram Fischer International Airport is FABL. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code BFN.

What is the difference between BFN and FABL?

BFN is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FABL is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Bram Fischer International Airport.

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