International hub · Bujumbura, Burundi

Bujumbura Intl

HBBABJM
Elevation
2,582 ft
Coordinates
3°19′S 29°19′E
Local time
Africa/Bujumbura

Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Field information

HBBA runways, fuel & airport data

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

Bujumbura Intl (HBBA/BJM) has one runway, 17/35, 11,811 ft (3,600 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HBBA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Africa/Bujumbura

  • Country

    Burundi

    BI

  • Municipality

    Bujumbura

  • Elevation

    2,582 ft

  • Position

    -3.3240, 29.3185

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · HBBA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
17/3511,811 ft (3,600 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at HBBA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bujumbura Intl (HBBA / BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HBBA 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 HBBA

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Burundi

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Burundi. Applicable permit lead times for Burundi 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 Burundi are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at HBBA

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at HBBA

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to HBBA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HBBA: 3° 19′ 26″ S 29° 19′ 7″ E; elevation 2582 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Bujumbura

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at HBBA

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

Operating into HBBA?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Bujumbura Intl — one desk for the whole trip.