AFB Bloemspruit
AFB Bloemspruit (ICAO FABL) is an active joint civil-military airfield in South Africa, operated by the South African Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 2,559 m). Home to the 16 Squadron, the 87 Helicopter Flying School, the 106 Squadron, the 107 Squadron and 1 other unit.
Facility Details
29.1000°S, 26.3069°E · 1,359 m elevation
| Operating Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Location | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Dual |
| Operating Organization | South African Air Force |
| Units |
16 Squadron87 Helicopter Flying School106 Squadron107 Squadron506 Squadron
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| Elevation | 1,359 m (4,459 ft) |
| IATA code | BFN |
| ICAO code | FABL |
| Runways |
02/20 · 2,559 m (8,396 ft) · Asphalt12/30 · 2,195 m (7,201 ft) · Asphalt
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| Website | www.af.mil.za/bases/afb_bloemspruit/ |
Description
AFB Bloemspruit is a military airbase located in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa, operated jointly by the South African Air Force and the Airports Company South Africa. It is co-located with Bloemfontein Airport, with both entities sharing the airfield facilities. The base is responsible for maintaining the military airstrip at Vastrap near Upington.
The base hosts several South African Air Force units, including 16 Squadron, an attack helicopter unit, and 87 Helicopter Flying School, a helicopter training unit. Reserve transport and support capabilities are provided by 106 Squadron and 107 Squadron, which are light transport reserve units, alongside 506 Squadron, which handles security services.
Aviation and navigation facilities supporting the airfield include a non-directional beacon, a VHF omnidirectional range system, and an Automatic Terminal Information Service.
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
- AUG 112026 Created Page created: AFB Bloemspruit