Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (IATA: BUQ, ICAO: FVJN) serves Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The field sits at an elevation of 4359 ft (1329 m), and its clocks follow Africa/Harare; all times on this page are the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic near Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. If a flight you expect is missing, check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights appear under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | FVBU |
|---|---|
| IATA | BUQ |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Bulawayo |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Continent | Africa |
| Elevation | 4,359 ft (1,329 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.0163, 28.6229 |
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is located at -20.0163, 28.6229, at an elevation of 4359 ft (1329 m) above sea level. There are two runways on the field, and the assigned runway can make a real difference to taxi times between touchdown and gate. The airport keeps Africa/Harare time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Getting to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport lies about 15 km (10 mi) from central Bulawayo, measured in a straight line. Whatever your transport, confirm your terminal before leaving; and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport flight status
How do I check Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes BUQ and FVJN mean?
Both identify the same airport. BUQ is the IATA code for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; FVJN is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport runs on Africa/Harare time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.