Bunia Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Bunia, Congo - Kinshasa. Its IATA code is BUX and its ICAO code is FZKA. The airport lies at an elevation of 4,045 ft (1,233 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BUX
- ICAO code
- FZKA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 4,045 ft (1,233 m)
- Coordinates
- 1.5657, 30.2207
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,202 ft · 2,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Bunia Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RUA Arua Airport | Arua, Uganda | 182 km · 113 mi |
| KHX Savannah Airstrip | Kihihi, Uganda | 260 km · 162 mi |
| ULU Gulu Airport | Gulu, Uganda | 266 km · 165 mi |
| EBB Entebbe International Airport | Entebbe, Uganda | 300 km · 186 mi |
| KXO Kisoro Airport | Kisoro, Uganda | 322 km · 200 mi |
| BKZ Bukoba Airport | Bukoba, Tanzania | 368 km · 229 mi |
| GOM Goma International Airport | Goma, Congo - Kinshasa | 376 km · 234 mi |
| SRT Soroti Airport | Soroti, Uganda | 379 km · 235 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BUX. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 3,088 | 1,919 | 1,667 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,769 | 2,342 | 2,035 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,418 | 2,745 | 2,386 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,765 | 3,582 | 3,113 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,801 | 3,605 | 3,133 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,897 | 3,664 | 3,184 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,245 | 3,880 | 3,372 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,200 | 5,095 | 4,428 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,723 | 5,420 | 4,710 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,587 | 5,957 | 5,177 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,068 | 6,877 | 5,976 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,660 | 7,245 | 6,296 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,163 | 7,558 | 6,568 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,923 | 8,030 | 6,978 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,011 | 8,706 | 7,565 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,884 | 9,248 | 8,037 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | A/G VOICE RDO | 118.100 |
| RADAR | Kinshasa Control | 126.100 |
| TWR | Bunia Tower | 119.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Bunia Airport?
The IATA code of Bunia Airport is BUX and its ICAO code is FZKA.
Where is Bunia Airport located?
Bunia Airport is in Bunia, Ituri Province, Congo - Kinshasa, at 1.5657, 30.2207.
What time zone is Bunia Airport in?
Bunia 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 Bunia Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Bunia Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Arua Airport (RUA), about 182 km (113 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.