Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (FVBU / BUQ) is a large airport serving Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, at an elevation of 4,359 ft (1329 m) with scheduled airline service.
It has 2 runways (13/31, 02/20), all paved. The longest is 13/31 at 8,491 ft (2,588 m), long enough for narrow-body airliners such as the A320 or 737. Published true headings: 115°, 295°, 008°, 188°.
2 published frequencies cover Approach, Tower. Tower is on 118.300 MHz.
The closest airport with SimCharts pages is Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base (FVTL), 78 nm to the northeast, a useful alternate when planning in your simulator.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | True heading | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 8,491 ft (2,588 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | 115° / 295° | Lighted |
| 02/20 | 4,419 ft (1,347 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | 8° / 188° | Not listed |
Runway, frequency and location data comes from the open OurAirports dataset and is for flight simulation only, not for real-world navigation. Looking for a free chart platform? See our Navigraph alternative overview.
