Large airport · Bujumbura, Burundi
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport
It is Burundi's only international airport and the only one with a paved runway. Its IATA code is BJM. Its ICAO code is HBBA. It has 2 runways, longest 11,811 ft (UNK). Elevation 2,582 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Bujumbura, Burundi |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BJM |
| ICAO code | HBBA |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 11,811 ft (UNK) |
| Elevation | 2,582 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 3.3240° S, 29.3185° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport is known for
It is Burundi's only international airport and the only one with a paved runway.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Rusizi National Park · Burundi · 8.0 miles away
- Kibira National Park · Burundi · 29.4 miles away
- Nyungwe Forest · Rwanda · 55.1 miles away
- Ruvubu National Park · Burundi · 74.2 miles away
- Kahuzi-Biéga National Park · Democratic Republic of the Congo · 79.7 miles away
- Gombe National Park · Tanzania · 95.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport?
It is Burundi's only international airport and the only one with a paved runway.
What is the airport code for Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport?
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport — its IATA code is BJM and its ICAO code is HBBA.
Where is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport located?
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport serves Bujumbura, Burundi. Its coordinates are 3.3240° S, 29.3185° E.
How high is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport?
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport sits at 2,582 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3170
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bujumbura_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.