Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-08Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport serves Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second city, and sits about 25 km north of it. It opened in 1959 as Bulawayo Airport and was later renamed for Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, a founder of Zimbabwe's nationalist movement and a former vice president.
Services at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
2 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 1optionCar RentalsEuropcarView car rentals guide
- 2optionsHotelsHoliday Inn Bulawayo, Cresta ChurchillView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Services3listed across 2 of 6 types
- Local timeHarare time
- IATABUQICAO FVJN
- Opened1959
- Runways2
- Terminals1mixed
Terminals
1 terminal- MAMixedMain TerminalAir Zimbabwe, Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- BulawayoSouth of the airport25 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: BUQ, ICAO: FVJN, Ident: FVBU. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport located?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is located in Bulawayo, Bulawayo Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe. The airport coordinates are -20.0163°, 28.6229°.
What services are available at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport offers: 1 car rental companies, 2 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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