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.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Zimbabwe |
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Province or District |
Bulawayo |
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Nearest Town or City |
Bulawayo 25 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport |
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Latitude |
-20.0175° |
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Longitude |
28.625° |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
4366 ft (29.6°C) |
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IATA Code |
BUQ |
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ICAO Code |
FVJN |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) |
Airport Picture
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2588 m x 45 m |
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Runway Orientation |
13/31 |
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Runway Surface |
Bitumen – Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
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Runway #2 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1347 m x 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
02/20 |
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Runway Surface |
Bitumen – Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
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Refuelling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
Yes - (available by arrangement) |
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Avgas |
No – (available by arrangement) |
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
Landing fees for domestic and international flights.
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A/C weight MAUW (kg) |
Fees (US$) |
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Up to 3 000 |
15 |
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3 001 - 5000 |
40 |
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5 001 - 7 500 |
50 |
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7 501 - 10 000 |
75 |
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10 001 - 35 000 |
125 |
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35 001 - 40 000 |
250 |
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40 001 - 70 000 |
350 |
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70 001 - 100 000 |
480 |
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Fixed charge over 100 000 kg plus US$5 per extra ton |
480 |
