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Small airport

Bethlehem Airport

ICAO FABM🇿🇦 Bethlehem
Coordinates
28.2484°S, 28.3361°E
Elevation
5,561 ft (1,695 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-FS
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
24.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:32
Sunrise
06:58
Sunset
17:29
Civil dusk
17:54

About 10h 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.

Live weather

FABM

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 314,301 ft / 1,311 m150 ftGrsUnlitOpen
11 / 293,855 ft / 1,175 m49 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF124.800 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G655Class AAirwayFL145FL245

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

Nearby airports

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.