Small airport · Bukoba, Tanzania
Bukoba Airport
The airport was first constructed in the 1940s by the British colonial administration. Its IATA code is BKZ. Its ICAO code is HTBU. It has 1 runway, longest 4,535 ft (Asphalt). Elevation 3,784 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Bukoba, Tanzania |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BKZ |
| ICAO code | HTBU |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 4,535 ft (Asphalt) |
| Elevation | 3,784 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 1.3320° S, 31.8212° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Bukoba Airport is known for
The airport was first constructed in the 1940s by the British colonial administration.
History
A series of reconstruction works from 2008 to 2016 expanded and paved its runway and constructed a new terminal building.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Bukoba Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Rubondo Island National Park · Tanzania · 66.9 miles away
- Akagera National Park · Rwanda · 74.6 miles away
- Lake Mburo National Park · Uganda · 78.6 miles away
- Saanane Island National Park · Tanzania · 111.6 miles away
- Kyambura Game Reserve · Uganda · 145.7 miles away
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park · Uganda · 146.7 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Chato/Geita Airport
97.8 miles awayMbarara Airport
100.0 miles awayEntebbe International Airport
104.2 miles awayMchauru Airport
105.2 miles awayMwanza International Airport
108.9 miles awayMore airports in Tanzania
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bukoba Airport?
The airport was first constructed in the 1940s by the British colonial administration.
What is the airport code for Bukoba Airport?
Bukoba Airport — its IATA code is BKZ and its ICAO code is HTBU.
Where is Bukoba Airport located?
Bukoba Airport serves Bukoba, Tanzania. Its coordinates are 1.3320° S, 31.8212° E.
What is the history of Bukoba Airport?
A series of reconstruction works from 2008 to 2016 expanded and paved its runway and constructed a new terminal building.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#30767
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukoba_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.