Bunia Airport — Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Distance & flight time from BUX
Bunia Airport
Bunia Airport serves Bunia, a city in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, near the country's eastern border region. Coded BUX, the field reaches 4,045 feet, part of the elevated terrain typical of eastern Congo near the Great Rift Valley. One runway covers all traffic at the field, which includes United Nations and humanitarian flights alongside limited domestic commercial service connecting Bunia to Kinshasa and other Congolese cities. Given the challenging road conditions across much of eastern Congo, BUX serves as an important air link for the movement of aid workers, officials, and local residents in and out of the Ituri region.
Runways at Bunia Airport (BUX)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bunia Airport (BUX)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | A/G VOICE RDO | 118.1 MHz |
| RADAR | Kinshasa Control | 126.1 MHz |
| TWR | Bunia Tower | 119.7 MHz |
Airports near Bunia Airport (BUX)
- Arua Airport (RUA) — 181.9 km (113.0 mi)
- Savannah Airstrip (KHX) — 260.3 km (161.7 mi)
- Gulu Airport (ULU) — 266.4 km (165.5 mi)
- Entebbe International Airport (EBB) — 299.6 km (186.2 mi)
- Matari Airport (IRP) — 324.4 km (201.6 mi)
- Goma International Airport (GOM) — 375.7 km (233.4 mi)
- Gisenyi Airport (GYI) — 376.1 km (233.7 mi)
- Soroti Airport (SRT) — 378.6 km (235.3 mi)
Humanitarian and UN personnel search BUX regularly, since Bunia Airport is the main entry point for aid operations across the Ituri region. Journalists covering eastern Congo also check the code while arranging travel into this hard-to-reach part of the country.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bunia Airport?
The IATA code for Bunia Airport is BUX.
What is the ICAO code for Bunia Airport?
The ICAO code for Bunia Airport is FZKA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.