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Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International AirportBJM · HBBA

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CityBujumbura

Lat-3.3240

Lng29.3185

TimezoneUTC

TypeRegional Airport

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About This Airport

Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, RwandAir, Uganda Airlines and Air Tanzania serve Bujumbura's Melchior Ndadaye, joined on the freight side by the dedicated cargo operator Astral Aviation. As Burundi's only international airport and its only paved runway, it is the unavoidable point of entry for the landlocked country's air cargo. Ground handling and the roughly 2,000 m² of storage are managed solely by the state agency SOBUGEA. With no railway and no coastline, heavier consignments move onward by truck along the corridors to Dar es Salaam and Mombasa, while the lake port on Tanganyika handles regional water transport. A Sino-Burundian modernisation programme launched in August 2024 is extending the runway and adding a new control tower. For freight forwarders, BJM remains the single realistic air option into the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport is BJM. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport located?▼

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport is located in Bujumbura, BI.

What is the ICAO code of Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport is HBBA. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport?▼

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport is at an elevation of 787 meters (2582 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

-3.32402, 29.31850

787 m ü. NN

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Last updated: 11 June 2026

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