Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Airport is located 20 kilometres east of Bulawayo, the second largest city in Zimbabwe. Renamed after one of the founders of Zimbabwe Dr J M Nkomo, the airport is the gateway to the City of Kings and Queens as well as to world heritage sites Khami Ruins (ancient architecture) and Matobo Hills (bold beads). It also caters for regional traffic.

The runway is 2588 metres long and 45 metres wide and can accommodate B767 aircraft or equivalent. The terminal building is being upgraded to increase its capacity as well as enable it to provide modern facilities and services. On completion, it will accommodate 400 arriving and 400 departing passengers during peak hour.

The airport operates 24 hours per day. It offers aircraft parking, cargo and passenger handling, weather information, banking, restaurants and refuelling.