AFB Bloemspruit is an airbase of the South African Air Force. It is co-located with Bloemfontein Airport , and shares the airfield.
The base motto is Ex Unite Pax ("Peace Through Unity").
The unit is also responsible for maintaining the military airstrip at Vastrap, near Upington.
Units hosted
16 Squadron - Attack helicopter squadron
87 Helicopter Flying School - Helicopter training unit
106 Squadron - Light transport reserve
107 Squadron - Light transport reserve
506 Squadron - Security services
Aviation
Non-directional beacon - BL380.0
VHF omnidirectional range - BLV114.1
Automatic Terminal Information Service - 126.45
References
External links
AFB Bloemspruit Official Website
South African Air Force bases
Airports in South Africa
Airports of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
Transport in the Free State (province) Bloemfontein