Airport code
BUQ — Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
BUQ is the IATA code for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, an airport serving Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Its ICAO code is FVBU, and it operates in the Africa/Harare time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at -20.0174, 28.6179 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 4359 ft (1329 m).
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About Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is an airport serving Bulawayo, the second largest city in Zimbabwe. It is located approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north of Bulawayo city centre.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BUQ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | FVBU |
| Airport name | Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport |
| City | Bulawayo |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Time zone | Africa/Harare (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | -20.0174 |
| Longitude | 28.6179 |
| Elevation | 4359 ft (1329 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 8,491 ft (2,588 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
The IATA code for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is BUQ.
What is the ICAO code for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
The ICAO code for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is FVBU.
Where is BUQ airport located?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) is located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
What time zone is BUQ in?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport operates in the Africa/Harare time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to BUQ?
The nearest airport to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) is Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, about 174 km away.
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