Bunia Airport (FZKA)
Medium airport · Bunia, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Bunia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FZKA |
| IATA | BUX |
| Elevation | 4,045 ft (1233 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°33'57" E 30°13'14" 1.56574, 30.22068 |
| Location | Bunia, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Bunia Airport at a glance
Bunia Airport is a medium airport in Bunia, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, known to airline systems as BUX. The field elevation of 4,045 ft (1233 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FZKA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FZKA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bunia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arua Airport | HUAR | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Savannah Airstrip | UG-0002 | 260 km (140 NM) |
| Gulu Airport | HUGU | 266 km (144 NM) |
| Entebbe International Airport | HUEN | 300 km (162 NM) |
| Matari Airport | FZJH | 324 km (175 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bunia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,045 ft field elevation of Bunia Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 22 airports and airfields we list for Democratic Republic of the Congo — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bunia Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bunia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bunia Airport is FZKA, and its IATA code is BUX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bunia Airport above sea level?
Bunia Airport sits at an elevation of 4,045 feet (1233 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bunia Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.5657, 30.2207 — in Bunia, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Arua Airport, about 182 km away.
Does FZKA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FZKA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bunia Airport?
Bunia Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.