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IATA
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South African Air Force
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Bloemfontein
Free State
South Africa
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Coordinates
29°06′00″S 26°18′25″E / 29.10000°S 26.30694°E / -29.10000; 26.30694
www.af.mil.za/bases/afb_bloemspruit/
FABL is located in Free State (South African province)
Runways
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Bloemfontein Airport
airbase
South African Air Force
Bloemfontein Airport
ICAO
Vastrap
Upington
16 Squadron
Attack helicopter
87 Helicopter Flying School
Non-directional beacon

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