Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM): Codes, Runways & Location
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (IATA: BJM · ICAO: HBBA) is a large airport serving Bujumbura, Burundi. It lies at 3.3240° S, 29.3185° E, 2582 ft (787 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Bujumbura in Burundi. It is identified by the IATA code BJM and the ICAO code HBBA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: unk, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 2582 ft (787 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gitega Airport (GID) about 67 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,600 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport
Where is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport located?
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport is located in Bujumbura, Burundi. Its coordinates are 3.3240° S, 29.3185° E.
What is the airport code for Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport?
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport has an IATA code of BJM and an ICAO code of HBBA.
How long is the runway at Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport?
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport's longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport have?
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with unk, asphalt surfacing.
Is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport a major airport?
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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