Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport

FVBU / BUQ

Bulawayo, ZW

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Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FVBU
IATA Code: BUQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,359 ft MSL

Location

City: Bulawayo
Country: ZW
Latitude: -20.021254°
Longitude: 28.626296°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,419 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 8,491 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (FVBU/BUQ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Bulawayo, ZW. The facility operates at an elevation of 4,359 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (02/20, 13/31) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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