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Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport · Bulawayo

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,359 ft / 1,329 m
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (NKOMO TWR)
Runway Summary
13/318,491 ftAsphaltLIGHTED
02/204,419 ftAsphaltUNLIT

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (FVBU), Zimbabwe. This facility features 2 active runways with an elevation of 4,359 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 8,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
ICAO / IATA
FVBU / BUQ
Municipality
Bulawayo
Country
Region
ZW-BU
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Length: 8,491 ft / 2,588 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 115° / 295°
RWY 13
No ILS
RWY 31
No ILS
Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Length: 4,419 ft / 1,347 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 8° / 188°
RWY 02
No ILS
RWY 20
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

APP NKOMO APP
119.70 MHz
TWR NKOMO TWR
118.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

FVTL
Gweru - Thornhill Air Base
145 km
FBFT
P G Matante Intl
175 km
FVWN
Hwange National Park Airport
229 km
FVMV
Masvingo International Airport
233 km
FBSP
Selebi Phikwe Airport
241 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified