Bukavu Kavumu Airport (FZMA)
Medium airport · Kamakombe, Sud-Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Bukavu Kavumu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FZMA |
| IATA | BKY |
| Elevation | 5,643 ft (1720 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 2°18'32" E 28°48'32" -2.30898, 28.80880 |
| Location | Kamakombe, Sud-Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Bukavu Kavumu Airport at a glance
Bukavu Kavumu Airport is a medium airport in Kamakombe, Sud-Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, known to airline systems as BKY. The field elevation of 5,643 ft (1720 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FZMA 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, 17/35, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FZMA 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 Bukavu Kavumu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kamembe Airport | HRZA | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Goma International Airport | FZNA | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Gisenyi Airport | HRYG | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport | HBBA | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Kigali International Airport | HRYR | 153 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bukavu Kavumu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,643 ft field elevation of Bukavu Kavumu 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 Bukavu Kavumu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bukavu Kavumu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bukavu Kavumu Airport is FZMA, and its IATA code is BKY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bukavu Kavumu Airport above sea level?
Bukavu Kavumu Airport sits at an elevation of 5,643 feet (1720 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bukavu Kavumu Airport located?
The airport lies at -2.3090, 28.8088 — in Kamakombe, Sud-Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kamembe Airport, about 20 km away.
Does FZMA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FZMA 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 Bukavu Kavumu Airport?
Bukavu Kavumu Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.