Buffalo Range Airport — Chiredzi, Zimbabwe
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Distance & flight time from BFO
Buffalo Range Airport
Buffalo Range Airport carries the code BFO and serves Chiredzi, a town in Zimbabwe's Masvingo Province within the low-lying region known locally as the lowveld. The airport lies at 1,421 feet in elevation, with just one runway making up its entire layout. Chiredzi and the surrounding lowveld are known for large-scale sugar cane farming, supported by irrigation from nearby rivers, along with proximity to Gonarezhou National Park, one of Zimbabwe's larger wildlife reserves. BFO provides air access to this southeastern corner of the country, considerably reducing travel time compared to the long road journey from Harare or Bulawayo. Safari operators and agricultural businesses in the area both rely on the airport, even though it remains a small facility without extensive scheduled airline service.
Runways at Buffalo Range Airport (BFO)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5785 ft (1763 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | BIT |
Radio frequencies for Buffalo Range Airport (BFO)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 122.6 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 122.6 MHz |
Airports near Buffalo Range Airport (BFO)
- Masvingo International Airport (MVZ) — 129.8 km (80.7 mi)
- Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base (GWE) — 250.2 km (155.5 mi)
- Chimoio Airport (VPY) — 282.8 km (175.7 mi)
- Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) — 327.0 km (203.2 mi)
- Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) — 328.6 km (204.2 mi)
- Tzaneen Airport (LTA) — 338.5 km (210.3 mi)
- Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) — 345.8 km (214.9 mi)
- Beira International Airport (BEW) — 372.2 km (231.3 mi)
Safari operators booking clients into Gonarezhou National Park route them through BFO instead of the long drive south from Harare's main airport. Sugar industry logistics staff based around Chiredzi also reference the code when arranging charter flights tied to the lowveld's agricultural exports.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Buffalo Range Airport?
The IATA code for Buffalo Range Airport is BFO.
What is the ICAO code for Buffalo Range Airport?
The ICAO code for Buffalo Range Airport is FVCZ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.