Large airport · Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is a large airport serving Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Its IATA code is BUQ. Its ICAO code is FVJN. It has 2 runways, longest 8,491 ft (ASP). Elevation 4,359 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BUQ |
| ICAO code | FVJN |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 8,491 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 4,359 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 20.0163° S, 28.6229° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: https://www.acz.co.zw/airports/tour/joshua-mqabuko-nkomo-international-airport — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Matobo National Park · Zimbabwe · 37.6 miles away
- Hwange National Park · Zimbabwe · 140.2 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base
90.0 miles awayPhillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport
108.7 miles awayHwange National Park Airport
141.7 miles awayMasvingo International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport — its IATA code is BUQ and its ICAO code is FVJN.
Where is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport located?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport serves Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Its coordinates are 20.0163° S, 28.6229° E.
How high is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport sits at 4,359 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3000
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Mqabuko_Nkomo_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.



