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HBBA
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport · Bujumbura
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2,582 ft / 787 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (TWR)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (HBBA), located in Bujumbura, Burundi. 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 2,582 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport
ICAO / IATA
HBBA / BJM
Municipality
Bujumbura
Country
Region
BI-BM — Bujumbura Mairie Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
2,582 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,811 ft / 3,600 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 172° / 352°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 172° / 352°
RWY 17 (172°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (352°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-BJM | CRS: 354°
Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Runway Length: 0 ft / —
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: UNK
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: UNK
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 02
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
119.70 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026