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flight_takeoff Flight

GFA281

Operated by Gulf Air

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Departure

BLR VOBL IFR

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru

Bengaluru, IN

Local time
04:43 GMT+5:30
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
3,000 ft
Coordinates
13.1979, 77.7063

cloud Weather

Wind
50° / 14 kt
Visibility
2.49 SM
Ceiling
SCT 1,200 ft
Temp / Dew
23°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Wx
RA

Obs: 2026-05-03T23:00:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR VOBL 032300Z 05014KT 310V070 4000 RA SCT012 23/19 Q1013 TEMPO 3000 RA DZ

TAF VOBL 032000Z 0321/0406 23008KT 6000 FEW015

Arrival

BAH OBBI VFR

Bahrain International Airport

Manama, BH

Local time
02:43 GMT+3:30
Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
6 ft
Coordinates
26.2673, 50.6376

cloud Weather

Wind
270° / 4 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
CAVOK
Temp / Dew
28°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.73 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-03T23:00:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR OBBI 032300Z 27004KT CAVOK 28/21 Q1007 NOSIG

TAF OBBI 032300Z 0400/0506 30008KT CAVOK

Recent history last 2

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-03 8940D3 BLR → BAH May 3, 17:10 UTCMay 3, 21:29 UTC4h 20m - -
2026-05-01 8940D2 BLR → BAH May 1, 18:10 UTCMay 1, 22:15 UTC4h 5m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
2
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
2

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 2

GFA281 frequently asked

Where does flight GFA281 fly?
GFA281 (Gulf Air) flies from BLR to BAH. View the full route page.
How long is flight GFA281?
Based on observed flights, GFA281 takes on average 4h 12m from takeoff to landing.
How often does GFA281 fly?
GFA281 has been observed flying occasionally in our tracking data. We've recorded 2 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight GFA281?
GFA281 has been operated by 2 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track GFA281 live?
Yes. When GFA281 is currently airborne, the live tracker map above shows its real-time position from ADS-B broadcasts. If the map is empty, the flight is not currently in the air.