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Zimbabwe - 2.2.7 Zimbabwe JM Nkomo International Airport

Airport Overview 

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is an airport located 25 km outside Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. It is the country’s second largest airport, after the Robert Mugabe International Airport. The airport operates 16 hours a day, with immigration and customs services available during operating hours. The offered airport facilities include aircraft parking, cargo and passenger handling. Additional facilities include dining, shopping, accommodation, banking, car parking, car rentals and shuttle services.  

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Zimbabwe 

Province or District 

Bulawayo 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

Bulawayo

25 km 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport  

Latitude 

-20.0175°      

Longitude 

28.625°

Elevation (ft and m) 

4366 ft (29.6°C) 

IATA Code 

BUQ 

ICAO Code 

FVJN 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) 

Airport Picture 

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Runway(s) 

Runway #1 

Runway Dimensions 

2588 m x 45 m

Runway Orientation 

13/31 

Runway Surface 

Bitumen – Asphalt  

Runway Condition 

Good 

 

Runway #2

Runway Dimensions 

1347 m x 30 m

Runway Orientation 

02/20 

Runway Surface 

Bitumen – Asphalt  

Runway Condition 

Good 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Infrastructure  

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening  

Yes  

Runway Lighting 

Yes 

Refuelling Capacity 

Yes 

Ground Handling Services 

Yes 

Air Traffic Control  

Yes 

Fire Fighting Equipment  

Yes 

Weather Information 

Yes  

Aircraft Parking Space 

Yes 

Navigation Aids  

Yes 

Perimeter Fencing  

Yes 

Windsock  

Yes 

 

 

Fuel Services Charges 

 

Price per Litre USD - $ 

Jet A-1 

Yes - (available by arrangement) 

Avgas 

No – (available by arrangement) 

Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs) 

Landing fees for domestic and international flights.

A/C weight MAUW (kg) 

Fees (US$) 

Up to 3 000 

15 

3 001 - 5000 

40 

5 001 - 7 500 

50 

7 501 - 10 000 

75 

10 001 - 35 000 

125 

35 001 - 40 000 

250 

40 001 - 70 000 

350 

70 001 - 100 000 

480 

Fixed charge over 100 000 kg plus US$5 per extra ton 

480 

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