FVJN · BUQ
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
Bulawayo, Bulawayo Metropolitan ProvinceElevation 4,359 ftLarge airport
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AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is in Bulawayo, Bulawayo Metropolitan Province. Field elevation 4,359 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFVJN / BUQ
RegionBulawayo Metropolitan Province
CountryZimbabwe
Coordinates-20.0163, 28.6229
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES
Communications
119.7
NKOMO APP
APP
118.3
NKOMO TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FVBU have a METAR?
Yes. FVBU is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does FVBU have a TAF?
When FVBU issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at FVBU?
FVBU sits at 4,359 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FVBU?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.