Airport code
BKZ — Bukoba Airport
BKZ is the IATA code for Bukoba Airport, an airport serving Bukoba, Tanzania. Its ICAO code is HTBU, and it operates in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at -1.3320, 31.8212 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 3784 ft (1153 m).
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About Bukoba Airport
Bukoba Airport is a domestic airport located in the city of Bukoba, the capital of the Kagera Region in northwest Tanzania. It lies about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from Bukoba's centre on the western shore of Lake Victoria. The airport was first constructed in the 1940s by the British colonial administration. A series of reconstruction works from 2008 to 2016 expanded and paved its runway and constructed a new terminal building.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BKZ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HTBU |
| Airport name | Bukoba Airport |
| City | Bukoba |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Time zone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | -1.3320 |
| Longitude | 31.8212 |
| Elevation | 3784 ft (1153 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,535 ft (1,382 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Bukoba Airport?
The IATA code for Bukoba Airport is BKZ.
What is the ICAO code for Bukoba Airport?
The ICAO code for Bukoba Airport is HTBU.
Where is BKZ airport located?
Bukoba Airport (BKZ) is located in Bukoba, Tanzania.
What time zone is BKZ in?
Bukoba Airport operates in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to BKZ?
The nearest airport to Bukoba Airport (BKZ) is Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Entebbe, about 168 km away.
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