Small airport

Bethlehem Airport

ICAO FABM🇿🇦 Bethlehem

Coordinates

28.2484°S, 28.3361°E

Elevation

5,561 ft (1,695 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇿🇦 South Africa

Region

ZA-FS

Time zone

Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)

Magnetic variation

24.1° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

05:58

Sunrise

06:22

Sunset

17:54

Civil dusk

18:17

About 11h 31m 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 Bethlehem Airport

Bethlehem Airport (ICAO: FABM) is an airport serving Bethlehem, a town in the Free State province in South Africa.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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NOTAMs

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Live departures & arrivals

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Headings (true)	Lighting	Status
13 / 31	4,301 ft / 1,311 m	150 ft	Grs	108° / 288°	Unlit	Open
11 / 29	3,855 ft / 1,175 m	49 ft	Asp	096° / 276°	Lighted	Open

Radio frequencies (1)

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	124.800 MHz

Navaids(1)

BMNDB

Bethlehem

343 kHz

Airspace in this area(3)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
AWY A405	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY G853	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY G655	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Alberta AirportZA-0017

16.2 nm N (11°)

Phuthadijhaba AirportZA-0013

26.8 nm ESE (111°)

Sterkfontein AirportZA-0014

Harrismith AirportHRS

40.7 nm E (89°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bethlehem Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bethlehem Airport?

The ICAO code for Bethlehem Airport is FABM.

Where is Bethlehem Airport located?

Bethlehem Airport is small airport located in Bethlehem, South Africa, at an elevation of 5,561 ft (1,695 m).

How many runways does Bethlehem Airport have?

Bethlehem Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,301 ft / 1,311 m.

What time zone is Bethlehem Airport in?

Bethlehem Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bethlehem Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bethlehem Airport is approximately 24.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bethlehem Airport?

The nearest airport to Bethlehem Airport is Alberta Airport (ZA-0017), about 16.2 nm to the n, followed by Phuthadijhaba Airport and Sterkfontein Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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