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HTBU

Bukoba Airport · Bukoba

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,784 ft / 1,153 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
13/31 · 4,535 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bukoba Airport (HTBU), located in Bukoba, Tanzania. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 3,784 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 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Bukoba Airport
ICAO / IATA
HTBU / BKZ
Municipality
Bukoba
Country
Region
TZ-05 — Kagera Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
3,784 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,535 ft / 1,382 m
Runway Width: 93 ft / 28 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 13
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

HUENILS
Entebbe International Airport
168 km / 91 nm
HTMW
Mwanza Airport
175 km / 94 nm
HRYRILS
Kigali International Airport
200 km / 108 nm
HRYG
Gisenyi Airport
287 km / 155 nm
FZNA
Goma International Airport
290 km / 156 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026