Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (IATA: BUQ · ICAO: FVJN) is a large airport serving Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. It lies at 20.0163° S, 28.6229° E, 4359 ft (1329 m) above sea level.
Overview of Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. It is identified by the IATA code BUQ and the ICAO code FVJN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2588 m (8491 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: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 4359 ft (1329 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base (GWE) about 145 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 ≈ 2,588 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
Where is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport located?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Its coordinates are 20.0163° S, 28.6229° E.
What is the airport code for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport has an IATA code of BUQ and an ICAO code of FVJN.
How long is the runway at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport's longest runway is about 2588 m (8491 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport have?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport a major airport?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →