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Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport

Large International Airport · Bulawayo, BU, Zimbabwe

Conditions are good for visual flight at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport. It's 84°F with 33% humidity. Winds from 110° at 15 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOFVBUIATABUQ
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC+2--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation4,359ft1,329 m
Longest runway8,491ft2,588 m
Runways21 lighted
Coordinates-20.02, 28.6220°00'58.6"S 28°37'22.4"E
ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 3 h 46 min ago
This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.
84°F29°C · Dew 52°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW110° @ 15 kt
  • Visibility5.6 sm
  • CeilingSky clear
  • Humidity33%
  • Altimeter30.06 inHg
  • Pressure1018 hPa
  • GustsNone

Conditions are good for visual flight at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport. It's 84°F with 33% humidity. Winds from 110° at 15 kt. Skies are clear.

METAR observation

Live
RAWMETAR FVJN 281600Z 11015KT 9000 NSC 29/11 Q1018 NOSIG
Decoded — plain language
Wind110° @ 15 kt
Visibility5.6 sm
Temperature84°F / 29°C
Dew point52°F · 33% RH
Altimeter30.06 inHg
CeilingSky clear
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyClear

Observed 28 Sep 2026 16:00Z·Bulawayo/Nkomo Intl, MN, ZW·3 h 46 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Mon 06:00Z – Tue 12:00Z
  1. InitialMon 06:00Zuntil Tue 03:00Z
    VFRWindVariable @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
    Now
  2. BecomingTue 03:00Zuntil Tue 06:00Z
    IFRWindVariable @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 800′WeatherNo significant weather
  3. BecomingTue 06:00Zuntil Tue 10:00Z
    MVFRWindVariable @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 2,000′WeatherNo significant weather
  4. BecomingTue 10:00Zuntil Tue 12:00Z
    VFRWindVariable @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 4,000′WeatherNo significant weather
RAWTAF FVJN 280400Z 2806/2912 VRB06KT CAVOK BECMG 2903/2906 BKN008 BECMG 2906/2908 BKN020 BECMG 2910/2912 SCT040

Issued 28 Sep 2026 04:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

13/31
NESW
13
Headwind15 kt
Crosswind1 kt from L
★ Best
31
Tailwind15 kt
Crosswind1 kt from R
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

2 total
13/31◐ lit
8,491 ft2,588 × 148 ft · Asphalt
02/20
4,419 ft1,347 × 98 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

2 listed
Tower118.30NKOMO TWR
Approach119.70NKOMO APP
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
IL
J M NkomoNDB
226 kHz1.2 NM287° W
VBU
J M NkomoVOR-DME
115.70 MHz1.4 NM123° SE
WO
J M NkomoNDB
205 kHz4.2 NM293° NW
YT
J M NkomoNDB
235 kHz24.1 NM032° NE
SZ
J M NkomoNDB
242 kHz24.8 NM133° SE

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point