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Medium airport

Buffalo Range Airport

IATA BFOICAO FVCZ🇿🇼 Chiredzi
Coordinates
21.0081°S, 31.5786°E
Elevation
1,421 ft (433 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ZW-MV
Time zone
Harare(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
14° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:07
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
17:29
Civil dusk
17:53

About 10h 58m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Buffalo Range Airport

Buffalo Range Airport, designated as Forward Air Field 7 (FAF) during the Rhodesian Bush War, is an airport serving Chiredzi, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe. It is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northwest of the town.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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FVCZ

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 32▸ displaced5,785 ft / 1,763 m98 ftBitUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP122.600 MHz
TWRTWR122.600 MHz

Navaids(2)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Buffalo Range Airport?

The ICAO code for Buffalo Range Airport is FVCZ, and its IATA code is BFO.

Where is Buffalo Range Airport located?

Buffalo Range Airport is medium airport located in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe, at an elevation of 1,421 ft (433 m).

How many runways does Buffalo Range Airport have?

Buffalo Range Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,785 ft / 1,763 m.

What time zone is Buffalo Range Airport in?

Buffalo Range Airport is in the Africa/Harare time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Buffalo Range Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Buffalo Range Airport is approximately 14° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Buffalo Range Airport?

The nearest airport to Buffalo Range Airport is Hippo Valley Airport (FVHY), about 5.6 nm to the ese, followed by Lonestar Airfield and Mkwasine Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Buffalo Range Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.