Gateway to the Eastern Cape's former homeland capital.
Location
Bisho, South Africa
Bisho Airport (IATA: BIY, ICAO: FABE) is a small regional airport serving Bisho, the capital of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is located near the city of King William's Town and lies within the former Ciskei homeland territory.
The airport has historically served limited scheduled commercial traffic, with most regional passengers in the area opting for the larger King Shaka International Airport in Durban or East London Airport for more frequent connections. Bisho Airport has primarily supported government, charter, and general aviation operations.
Due to its modest infrastructure and limited scheduled services, the airport plays a niche role in the regional aviation landscape of the Eastern Cape, though it remains an important asset for local government and emergency operations.
Terminals
The airport has a small, basic terminal facility suited to low-volume regional and general aviation traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to and from the airport is primarily by road, with taxi and private vehicle options connecting passengers to Bisho and nearby King William's Town.
Airlines here
No major commercial airlines currently operate scheduled services at Bisho Airport on a regular basis.
Notable facts
- ›Bisho Airport is located near King William's Town in the Eastern Cape province.
- ›The airport served as an important facility during the era of the Ciskei, a former South African homeland.
- ›It primarily handles general aviation, charter flights, and government traffic.
- ›East London Airport, approximately 60 km away, serves as the main commercial hub for the wider region.
- ›The airport has an ICAO designation of FABE and an IATA code of BIY.
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