Bisho Airport

FABE / BIY

Bisho, ZA

Last Updated
May 14, 18:00Z

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Currently using: FAEL
Weather Source: King Phalo Airport (FAEL)
Distance: 29nm / 53km from FABE

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
3 kt
360°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAEL 141800Z 36003KT 320V030 CAVOK 14/10 Q1023

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bisho Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 5.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABE
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
8,202 ft 197 ft ASP 57°
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bisho Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FABE
IATA Code: BIY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,950 ft MSL

Location

City: Bisho
Country: ZA
Latitude: -32.897099°
Longitude: 27.279100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bisho Airport

Overview

Bisho Airport is a medium-sized airport located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, situated near the city of Bisho. The airport serves the regional transportation needs of the area, positioned at an elevation of 1,950 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 1,950 ft MSL suggests a moderate terrain environment that can experience variable atmospheric conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations that could impact aircraft performance, particularly during warmer seasons.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (08/26) with a substantial length of 8,202 feet, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types. Its geographic coordinates at -32.897099, 27.279100 place it in a region with potential terrain and wind considerations typical of the Eastern Cape landscape.

Approach Considerations

The runway's 08/26 orientation indicates potential wind alignment challenges, with approaches possible from either 080 or 260 degrees. Pilots should carefully assess wind conditions and prepare for potential crosswind landing techniques given the runway's directional characteristics.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.