Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
Bulawayo · ZimbabweICAO FVBU
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) is an airport serving Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 20° 1' 2.6" S, 28° 37' 4.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 4,359 feet (1,329 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Harare (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
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Airlines Operating at BUQ
2 active airlines serving Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francistown Airport | FRW | Francistown | Botswana | 174 km |
| Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport | HRE | Harare | Zimbabwe | 348 km |
| Polokwane International Airport | PTG | Potgietersrus | South Africa | 433 km |
| Victoria Falls International Airport | VFA | Victoria Falls | Zimbabwe | 362 km |
| Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka | LUN | Lusaka | Zambia | 519 km |
| Livingstone Airport | LVI | Livingstone | Zambia | 382 km |
| Kasane Airport | BBK | Kasane | Botswana | 437 km |
| Chimoio Airport | VPY | Chimoio | Mozambique | 514 km |
Other Airports in Zimbabwe
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 20° 1' 2.6" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 28° 37' 4.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -20.017401
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 28.617901
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Harare
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:30 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 4,359 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,329 m
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