Airports / Democratic Republic of the Congo / BZU
Buta Zega Airport.
Buta, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 1,378 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
FZKJ
IATA BZU
0
Operators based
1,378
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
144 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bangoka International Airport (FKI).
Overview
Buta Zega Airport, listed as FZKJ / BZU, is a mid-sized airport in Buta, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Field elevation is 1,378 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list BZU as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Bangoka International Airport (FKI, 144 nm), Matari Airport (IRP, 168 nm), and Lisala Airport (LIQ, 202 nm). The field has a single 6,890-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from BZU are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BZU to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
FZKJ
IATA
BZU
FAA / Local
FZKJ
Elevation
1,378 ft
Coordinates
2.8181° N · 24.7940° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Democratic Republic of the Congo fields
state range 915–5,643 ft
At 1,378 ft, BZU sits lower than 71% of the 21 Democratic Republic of the Congo fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,890 ft
- 07/256,890 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,890 ft
BZU's 6,890 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 144nmFKIBangoka International AirportKisangani
- 168nmIRPMatari AirportIsiro
- 202nmLIQLisala AirportLisala
- 245nmBDTGbadolite AirportGbadolite
- 302nmGMAGemena AirportGemena
- 334nmBUXBunia AirportBunia
Location
Open the full mapFZKJ · Buta Zega Airport · Buta, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BZU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,558 nm | 13h 20m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,693 nm | 13h 38m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,866 nm | 14h 3m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,122 nm | 14h 38m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,141 nm | 14h 41m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,286 nm | 15h 1m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,331 nm | 15h 7m |
| Houston (HOU) | 6,859 nm | 16h 21m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BZU?
- Buta Zega Airport's longest paved runway is 6,890 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BZU?
- Buta Zega Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,890 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BZU?
- The closest alternate is Bangoka International Airport (FKI), about 144 nm away, followed by Matari Airport (IRP) at 168 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BZU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 13h 20m (5,558 nm), New York about 13h 38m (5,693 nm), Washington DC about 14h 3m (5,866 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.