BUQ Airport Code, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
BUQ is the IATA code for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, the main international gateway for Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Airlines and booking systems use BUQ, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FVJN. At 4359 ft (1329 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Bulawayo airport code?
The airport code for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is BUQ. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code FVJN, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1518 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code FVJN begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
Where is BUQ?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport serves Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 20.02° S, 28.62° E. At 4359 ft (1329 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at BUQ
It has 2 runways. The longest is 8,491 ft (2.59 km), designated 13/31.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Bulawayo?
The IATA airport code for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo is BUQ. Its ICAO code is FVJN.
What is the 3-letter code for Bulawayo?
The 3-letter IATA code for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo is BUQ.
What airport is BUQ?
BUQ is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
What country is BUQ in?
BUQ (Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport) is in Zimbabwe.
Where is BUQ airport located?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) is in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, at coordinates -20.01628, 28.6229.
What is the ICAO code for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
The ICAO code for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is FVJN. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code BUQ.
What is the difference between BUQ and FVJN?
BUQ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FVJN is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.
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