Small airport · Burao, Somalia
Burao Airport
Burao Airport is a small airport serving Burao, Somalia. Its IATA code is BUO. Its ICAO code is HCMV. It has 1 runway, longest 7,875 ft (dirt). Elevation 3,400 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Burao, Somalia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BUO |
| ICAO code | HCMV |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 7,875 ft (dirt) |
| Elevation | 3,400 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.5275° N, 45.5549° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
As of 2012, the airport's facilities are undergoing major renovations, supervised by the ICAO. Somaliland made in 2024 Somaliland airlines as the national carrier funded and created by the Somaliland government, with likely plane orders of Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 with only light planes only to train pilots, Somaliland airlines plans to be the national carrier with links to Eastern Africa and Middle East.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Burao Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Hargeisa National Park · Somalia · 78.9 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Burao Airport?
Burao Airport — its IATA code is BUO and its ICAO code is HCMV.
Where is Burao Airport located?
Burao Airport serves Burao, Somalia. Its coordinates are 9.5275° N, 45.5549° E.
What is the history of Burao Airport?
As of 2012, the airport's facilities are undergoing major renovations, supervised by the ICAO. Somaliland made in 2024 Somaliland airlines as the national carrier funded and created by the Somaliland government, with likely plane orders of Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 with only light planes only to train pilots, Somaliland airlines plans to be the national carrier with links to Eastern Africa and Middle East.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#30802
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burao_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.