Buta Zega Airport (FZKJ)
Medium airport · Buta, Bas-Uélé Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Buta Zega Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FZKJ |
| IATA | BZU |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 2°49'5" E 24°47'38" 2.81806, 24.79400 |
| Location | Buta, Bas-Uélé Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Buta Zega Airport at a glance
Buta Zega Airport is a medium airport in Buta, Bas-Uélé Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, known to airline systems as BZU. The field elevation of 1,378 ft (420 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FZKJ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FZKJ 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 Buta Zega Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bangoka International Airport | FZIC | 267 km (144 NM) |
| Matari Airport | FZJH | 310 km (167 NM) |
| Lisala Airport | FZGA | 373 km (201 NM) |
| Yambio Airport | HSYA | 447 km (241 NM) |
| Gbadolite Airport | FZFD | 453 km (245 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Buta Zega Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,378 ft field elevation of Buta Zega 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 Buta Zega Airport
What is the ICAO code of Buta Zega Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Buta Zega Airport is FZKJ, and its IATA code is BZU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Buta Zega Airport above sea level?
Buta Zega Airport sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Buta Zega Airport located?
The airport lies at 2.8181, 24.7940 — in Buta, Bas-Uélé Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bangoka International Airport, about 267 km away.
Does FZKJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FZKJ 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 Buta Zega Airport?
Buta Zega Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.