Bukoba Airport (BKZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Bukoba Airport (IATA: BKZ · ICAO: HTBU) is a small airport serving Bukoba, Tanzania. It lies at 1.3320° S, 31.8212° E, 3784 ft (1153 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bukoba Airport
Bukoba Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Bukoba in Tanzania. It is identified by the IATA code BKZ and the ICAO code HTBU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Bukoba Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1382 m (4535 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3784 ft (1153 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Chato/Geita Airport (GTC) about 157 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 ≈ 1,382 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bukoba Airport
Where is Bukoba Airport located?
Bukoba Airport is located in Bukoba, Tanzania. Its coordinates are 1.3320° S, 31.8212° E.
What is the airport code for Bukoba Airport?
Bukoba Airport has an IATA code of BKZ and an ICAO code of HTBU.
How long is the runway at Bukoba Airport?
Bukoba Airport's longest runway is about 1382 m (4535 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Bukoba Airport have?
Bukoba Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bukoba Airport a major airport?
Bukoba Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Bukoba Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →