Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport

HBBA / BJM

Bujumbura, BI

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:00Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
2kt
90°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

HBBA 141800Z 09002KT 8000 FEW030 21/16 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,582ft
FEW 3,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,582ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HBBA 141700Z 1418/1524 04003KT CAVOK BECMG 1502/1504 36003KT 5000 HZ FEW025 BECMG 1509/1511 18010G23KT 8000 FEW030 BECMG 1520/1522 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 3kt
Visibility: >10km
02:00Z BECMG
+8h
MVFR 360° 3kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBA
02
20
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 0 ft 0 ft UNK
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 2.0kt
90° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
11,811 ft 148 ft ASP 172°
↑ 0.3kt ↔ 2.0kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HBBA
IATA Code: BJM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,582 ft MSL

Location

City: Bujumbura
Country: BI
Latitude: -3.324020°
Longitude: 29.318501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

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

About Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (HBBA/BJM) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Bujumbura, BI. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,582 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (02/20, 17/35) with UNK and ASP surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.