Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport

HBBA / BJM

Bujumbura, BI

Last Updated
Jan 17, 17:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
17:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
4kt
270°
9 km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,013
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HBBA 171700Z 27004KT 9000 FEW025 BKN100 23/19 Q1013 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,582ft
FEW 2,500ft AGL
BKN 10,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,082ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,582ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
927 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,582 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,588 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,168 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HBBA 171100Z 1712/1818 18006KT 9999 FEW030 SCT100BECMG 1723/1801 36003KTBECMG 1810/1812 18007KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 7kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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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 ↔ 4.0kt
90° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
11,811 ft 148 ft ASP 172°
↑ 0.7kt ↔ 3.9kt
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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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.