Burao Airport (BUO): Codes, Runways & Location
Burao Airport (IATA: BUO · ICAO: HCMV) is a small airport serving Burao, Somalia. It lies at 9.5275° N, 45.5549° E, 3400 ft (1036 m) above sea level.
Overview of Burao Airport
Burao Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Burao in Somalia. It is identified by the IATA code BUO and the ICAO code HCMV. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Burao Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2400 m (7875 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: dirt. The field elevation is 3400 ft (1036 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Berbera Airport (BBO) about 117 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 ≈ 2,400 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Burao Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Burao Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Burao Airport
Where is Burao Airport located?
Burao Airport is located in Burao, Somalia. Its coordinates are 9.5275° N, 45.5549° E.
What is the airport code for Burao Airport?
Burao Airport has an IATA code of BUO and an ICAO code of HCMV.
How long is the runway at Burao Airport?
Burao Airport's longest runway is about 2400 m (7875 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Burao Airport have?
Burao Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with dirt surfacing.
Is Burao Airport a major airport?
Burao Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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