Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is a large airport serving Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Its IATA code is BUQ and its ICAO code is FVJN. The airport lies at an elevation of 4,359 ft (1,329 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 13/31, 8,491 ft (2,588 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BUQ
- ICAO code
- FVJN
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 4,359 ft (1,329 m)
- Coordinates
- -20.0163, 28.6229
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,419 ft · 1,347 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
| 13/31 | 8,491 ft · 2,588 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FRW Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport | Francistown, Botswana | 175 km · 109 mi |
| HRE Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport | Harare, Zimbabwe | 348 km · 216 mi |
| VFA Victoria Falls International Airport | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | 362 km · 225 mi |
| LVI Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport | Livingstone, Zambia | 383 km · 238 mi |
| KAB Kariba Airport | Kariba, Zimbabwe | 390 km · 242 mi |
| PTG Polokwane International Airport | Polokwane, South Africa | 434 km · 270 mi |
| BBK Kasane International Airport | Kasane, Botswana | 437 km · 272 mi |
| PHW Hendrik Van Eck Airport | Phalaborwa, South Africa | 508 km · 316 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BUQ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 682 | 424 | 368 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,805 | 3,607 | 3,134 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,815 | 4,235 | 3,680 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,500 | 4,660 | 4,050 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,676 | 4,769 | 4,145 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,035 | 4,993 | 4,339 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,098 | 5,032 | 4,373 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,439 | 5,244 | 4,557 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,534 | 5,303 | 4,608 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,258 | 6,995 | 6,079 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,475 | 7,130 | 6,196 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,464 | 7,745 | 6,730 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,161 | 8,178 | 7,106 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,313 | 8,273 | 7,189 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,563 | 9,049 | 7,863 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 16,421 | 10,204 | 8,867 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | NKOMO APP | 119.700 |
| TWR | NKOMO TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
The IATA code of Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is BUQ and its ICAO code is FVJN.
Where is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport located?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is in Bulawayo, Bulawayo Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe, at -20.0163, 28.6229.
What time zone is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13/31, 8,491 ft (2,588 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW), about 175 km (109 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.