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FVBU
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport · Bulawayo
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
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)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (FVBU), located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,359 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 8,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
ICAO / IATA
FVBU / BUQ
Municipality
Bulawayo
Country
Region
ZW-BU — Bulawayo Metropolitan Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
8,000 ft
Elevation
4,359 ft
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Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,491 ft / 2,588 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 115° / 295°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 115° / 295°
RWY 13 (115°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (295°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,419 ft / 1,347 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 8° / 188°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 8° / 188°
RWY 02 (8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (188°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP NKOMO APP
119.70 MHz
TWR NKOMO TWR
118.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026