Bukavu Kavumu Airport

FZMA / BKY

Kamakombe, CD

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

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Currently using: HBBA
Weather Source: Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (HBBA)
Distance: 68nm / 126km from FZMA

Current Weather

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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
4 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HBBA 042000Z 36004KT 9999 FEW020 BKN100 22/21 1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,643 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,643 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,643 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZMA
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
6,562 ft 148 ft ASP 164°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bukavu Kavumu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FZMA
IATA Code: BKY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,643 ft MSL

Location

City: Kamakombe
Country: CD
Latitude: -2.308980°
Longitude: 28.808800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bukavu Kavumu Airport

Overview

Bukavu Kavumu Airport serves the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, located in Kamakombe at an elevation of 5,643 feet mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Bukavu area, supporting regional transportation and potentially humanitarian operations in this geographically complex terrain.

Flying Conditions

The high elevation of 5,643 feet significantly impacts aircraft performance, requiring careful weight and performance calculations for all operations. Being situated near the equator suggests potential for variable weather conditions, with elevation likely influencing local meteorological patterns and potentially creating challenging visibility or wind scenarios.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (17/35) measuring 6,562 feet long with an asphalt surface, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographical coordinates at -2.308980, 28.808800 place it in a mountainous region, which implies potential terrain-induced turbulence and the need for precise navigation techniques.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations during approach and landing. Pilots should anticipate elevation-related performance limitations and carefully calculate density altitude effects, particularly during warmer periods or when operating near aircraft maximum gross weight limitations.

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.