2.2.1 Burundi Bujumbura International Airport Airport Overview Passenger Flights Cargo Description and Contacts of Key Companies Runways Helipads Airport Infrastructure Details Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator Storage Facilities Airfield Costs Fuel Services Charges Cargo Terminal Charges Air-bridge Charges Security Airport Overview Bujumbura’s International Airport Melchior Ndadaye is situated in the western part of the city at about 12 km from the downtown city. The airport is made of asphalt, with a runway’s length of 3 600 m (11 811 ft) equipped with navigation aids and can hold all types of aircraft. The largest aircraft currently operating to/from Bujumbura is a Boeing 777. As of December 2018, the following airlines have regular scheduled service to Bujumbura International Airport. Passenger Flights There are eight airlines serving the Melchior Ndadaye International Airport: Ethiopian Airlines: to Europe, Asia, Africa North America (Washington D.C. & Toronto Pearson) via Addis-Ababa. Air Burundi: serving the Great Lake Region (Entebbe, Kilimanjaro & Kigali). Kenya Airways: to Europe, Asia & Africa via Nairobi. Interlink Airlines: Cape Town & Kruger National Park via Johannesburg. Jeddah (KSA), RwandAir: to Kenya (Nairobi), Uganda (Entebbe), Tanzania (Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam), Zambia (Lusaka) South Africa (Johannesburg) via Kigali. Brussels Airlines: Africa, Europe, Asia, North & Latin America via Brussels. Air Tanzania: to/from Dar es Salaam Uganda Airlines: to/from Entebbe International Airport Cargo BruCargo Airfreight link Ethiopian Airlines Cargo link The surface, strength and general condition of the parking area are good. There is enough lighting and the markings are clear. Expansion and runway rehabilitation work has been undertaken and the taxiing and parking areas can accommodate up to 5 large aircraft and 10 smaller aircraft. Access to fuel and unloading is good. There is no specified notice required for unscheduled aircraft, but 48 hrs. would be reasonable, depending on the nature of the landing. Airport Location and Contacts Country Burundi Province / District Bujumbura Closest Town or City Bujumbura (7 km) Airport's Complete Name Melchior Ndadaye International Airport Latitude -3.324297 Longitude 29.31852 Elevation 2,582 ft / 787 m IATA Code BJM Page 1 ICAO Code HBBA Managing Company or Airport Authority Burundian Civil Aviation Authority Management Contact Person BP 694, Bujumbura, Burundi +257 22 22 37 97 Open from 24 H Open to 24 H For information on Burundi Bujumbura contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Burundi Airport Company Contact List Description and Contacts of Key Companies For information on Burundi Bujumbura contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Burundi Airport Company Contact List Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: AZ Freight Information on Burundi Runways Runway #1 Runway Dimensions 3,600 m x 45 m Orientation 17/35 Surface All weather asphalt to ICAO standards. Helipads UN integrated mission in Burundi (BINUB) has constructed helipads next to Bujumbura airport and are being used by UN helicopters. Helipad #1 Present (Yes / No) Yes Largest helicopter that can land MI26 (No limit) Width and Length (metres) There’s a designated area for helicopters Surface Asphalt Airport Infrastructure Details Customs Yes JET A-1 fuel Yes Immigration Yes AVGAS 100 n/a Terminal Building Yes Single Point Refueling Yes Passenger Terminal Yes Air Starter Units Yes Cargo terminal Yes Ground Power (mobile) Yes Pax transport to airfield Yes Ground Handling Services Yes Control Tower Yes Latrine Servicing Yes Weather Facilities Yes Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) Yes Catering Services Yes De-icing Equipment n/a Page 2 Base Operating Room n/a Parking Ramp Lighting Yes Airport Radar Yes Approach & Runway Lights Yes NDB Yes VOR Yes ILS Yes Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator Performance for 2019 Annual Figures Monthly Daily Total aircraft movements 4398 366 12 Total passengers * 229,333 19,111 628 Total capacity of the airport (metric tons) 48,000 MT 4,000 132 Current activity of the airport (metric tons) ** 2,326 194 6.3 Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) n/a n/a n/a *: 130,627 pax arrivals / 98,706 pax departure **: Cargo on arrival 2,104 mt / cargo on departure 221 mt For more information please consult the following link (Banque de la Republique du Burundi) Storage Facilities Total storage space is 2,006 m2. Airfield Costs SOBUGEA (Société Burundaise de Gestion Aéroportuaire) is the only cargo handling agent at the airport. The state-owned company owns several forklifts, as well as enough gangways, auxiliary power units and other ground equipment that can support aircraft. SN Brussels, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Rwandair Express are the main airlines currently using the Bujumbura International airport. Fuel Services Charges Airport has an underground pipeline linking it to INTERPETROL fuel tanks, based on location (just a few meters away). INTERPETROL is the only company undertaking refueling at the airport. Cargo Terminal Charges Import Rate US$ / kg Handling Charge per kg n/a Break Bulk Fee n/a Diplomatic Mail n/a Strong Room – per consignment n/a Cold Storage Fee n/a Delivery outside normal working hours n/a Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt n/a Storage per kg per day – Grace period? hours n/a Export Rate US$ / kg Page 3 Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo n/a Handling charges with Forklift Forklift rent= n/a Handling: 1-500kg= n/a 501-1000kg= n/a 1001-2000kg= n/a 2001-3000kg= n/a 3001-4000kg= n/a 4001-5000kg= n/a Above 5000kg = n/a International Air Waybill n/a Local Air Waybill n/a Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation n/a Air Way Bill Documentation n/a Diplomatic Mail n/a Storage charges per kg per day n/a *Charges are correct as of May 2014 For information on Burundi Airports Charges, please see the following document: Burundi Airports Charges Air-bridge Charges Not available Security Good security; no major incident of robbery reported in many years and no sporadic rebel attacks at the airport since more than 2 years. Police Officers are present at the departure and arrival hall: both areas are fitted with scanning devices, in addition to close circuit cameras installed at strategic points. Also, Army personnel can be seen around the airport. Page 4.
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