What is the tower frequency at HBBA?

The tower frequency at Bujumbura Intl is 118.1 MHz.

Does HBBA require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Bujumbura Intl (Burundi).

Does HBBA require slots or PPR?

PPR is required at Bujumbura Intl.

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Bujumbura Intl

Bujumbura Intl (HBBA/BJM) serves Bujumbura, Burundi. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (02/20, 17/35). Field elevation is 2582 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 3/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HBBA
Name: Bujumbura Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -3.32402
Longitude: 29.318501
Elevation: 2582 ft
Country: Burundi
Municipality: Bujumbura
IATA Code: BJM
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Bujumbura
Distance from City: 7.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 02/20

Designation: 02/20
Dimensions: N/A
Surface: UNK
PCN: N/A
Lighting: NULL
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 11811 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Bujumbura Airport Operations
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx USD 8/ton
Parking Fee: USD 4/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: Government-regulated fees. Melchior Ndadaye International is Burundi's main airport.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited fuel availability. Pre-arrange uplift. Landlocked country; fuel imported overland.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. Visa required for most nationalities; can be obtained on arrival. Yellow fever certificate mandatory.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. High-altitude airport (2,582 ft). Limited facilities. Check NOTAMs.

Alternates

HRYR

ICAO: HRYR
Name: Kigali Intl
Distance (NM): 95.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ. Visa on arrival for all African Union nationals. eVisa for others. Yellow fever certificate required.

FZNA

ICAO: FZNA
Name: Goma Intl
Distance (NM): 99.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: International airport. Visa required. Check security situation (conflict zone). Humanitarian hub. Yellow fever mandatory.

Airport Services

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Burundi Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days (48 working hours) before departure
Landing Lead Time: 2 working days before departure

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require overflight and landing permits. Technical landings also require permits.

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Nearby Airports

HBBE Gitega Airport 36 NM FZMK Bulongo Kigogo Airport 50 NM HRYI Butare Airport 50 NM HRZA Kamembe Airport 57 NM HBBK Gihohi Airport 65 NM HBBO Kirundo Airport 66 NM FZMA Bukavu Kavumu Airport 68 NM FZPB Kamituga Airport 74 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at HBBA?: The tower frequency at Bujumbura Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at HBBA?: Bujumbura Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does HBBA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Bujumbura Intl (Burundi).
Does HBBA require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Bujumbura Intl.

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