Buta Zega Airport (BZU): Codes, Runways & Location
Buta Zega Airport (IATA: BZU · ICAO: FZKJ) is a medium-sized airport serving Buta, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies at 2.8181° N, 24.7940° E, 1378 ft (420 m) above sea level.
Overview of Buta Zega Airport
Buta Zega Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Buta in Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is identified by the IATA code BZU and the ICAO code FZKJ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Buta Zega Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2100 m (6890 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 1378 ft (420 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Yangambi Airport (YAN) about 229 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 ≈ 2,100 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buta Zega Airport
Where is Buta Zega Airport located?
Buta Zega Airport is located in Buta, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its coordinates are 2.8181° N, 24.7940° E.
What is the airport code for Buta Zega Airport?
Buta Zega Airport has an IATA code of BZU and an ICAO code of FZKJ.
How long is the runway at Buta Zega Airport?
Buta Zega Airport's longest runway is about 2100 m (6890 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Buta Zega Airport have?
Buta Zega Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Buta Zega Airport a major airport?
Buta Zega Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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