International hub · Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Bulawayo/J M Nkomo International

FVJNBUQ
Elevation
4,359 ft
Coordinates
20°01′S 28°37′E
Local time
Africa/Harare

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Field information

FVJN runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Bulawayo/J M Nkomo International (FVJN/BUQ) has 2 runways; the longest, 13/31, is 8,491 ft (2,588 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 0400-1700. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FVJN, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Africa/Harare

  • Country

    Zimbabwe

    ZW

  • Municipality

    Bulawayo

  • Elevation

    4,359 ft

  • Position

    -20.0163, 28.6229

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    0400-1700

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · FVJN

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
13/318,491 ft (2,588 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
02/204,419 ft (1,347 m)98 ftasphalt—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FVJN.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bulawayo/J M Nkomo International (FVJN / BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FVJN is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at FVJN

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Zimbabwe

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Zimbabwe. Applicable permit lead times for Zimbabwe are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Zimbabwe are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at FVJN

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at FVJN covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FVJN

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FVJN is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FVJN

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FVJN: 20° 0′ 59″ S 28° 37′ 22″ E; elevation 4359 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Bulawayo

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Bulawayo. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FVJN.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FVJN

    Support for freighter operations into FVJN covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where FVJN sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Bulawayo/J M Nkomo International — one desk for the whole trip.

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