General aviation · Buale, Somalia
Buale
- Elevation
- 200 ft
- Coordinates
- 1°16′N 42°35′E
- Local time
- Africa/Mogadishu
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Field information
HCBU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Africa/Mogadishu
Country
Somalia
SO
Municipality
Bu'aale
Elevation
200 ft
Position
1.2682, 42.5879
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at HCBU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Buale (HCBU / FR8) in Buale, Somalia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HCBU is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at HCBU
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Somalia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Somalia. Applicable permit lead times for Somalia 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 Somalia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at HCBU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at HCBU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at HCBU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HCBU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to HCBU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HCBU: 1° 16′ 6″ N 42° 35′ 17″ E; elevation 200 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Buale
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Buale. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HCBU.
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Cargo Operations at HCBU
Support for freighter operations into HCBU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where HCBU sits in the network
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Operating into HCBU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Buale — one desk for the whole trip.