Airport Overview
Mbuji Mayi Airport is the fifth airport of DRC in terms of passengers and cargo traffic, and is the main transportation means to supply the city and the province. The African Development Bank Group under the Projet Prioritaire de Sécurité Aérienne - Phase 2 (PPSA II) is funding the airstrip extension up to 3000 x 60 m, a new tower control and a fire station. This project will be completed by the end of December 2024 and will allow the airport to welcome an additional range of aircraft.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Democratic Republic of Congo |
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Province or District |
Kasai Oriental |
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Nearest Town or City |
Bipemba Distance: n/a |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Mbuji Mayi Airport |
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Latitude |
-6.121111 |
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Longitude |
23.568889 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
2200 ft – 677 m |
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IATA Code |
MJM |
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ICAO Code |
FZWA |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Régie des Voies Aériennes |
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Management Contact Person |
Commandant de l’Aéroport Romain TSHINYAMA KABONGO MUKISHI +243 970 069 458 / +243 821 253 071 |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
UNHAS (Contact details, routes and flight schedules are available on the DRC Logistics Cluster website here) |
Airport Picture
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2000 x 45 m |
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Runway Orientation |
11/29 |
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Runway Surface |
Macadam |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
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Refueling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Airlines companies
The following airline companies are operating in the airport: Congo Airways, CAA, Servair Cargo , Trans Air Cargo Service.
Storage Facilities
The RVA has a warehouse, which is a prefabricated structure left by MONUSCO, There is available land to erect mobile storage units. Written requests for contracting and terms are to be addressed to RVA Management.
Handling equipment
Handling equipment is not available at the airport at the moment, however, RVA Management is currently sourcing a supplier to deliver this service.
Fuel Services Charges
The cost of importing jet fuel has recently increased and the country faced shortages last September 2022. The Ministry of Hydrocarbons has implemented a contingency plan that includes rationing fuel until the arrival of new stocks. Due to this context, prices are fluctuating and the current fuel price list is available on the website of the Ministry of Economy here.
Jet fuel shortage at SEP airport may occur due to delay to receive replenishment from Ilebo SNCC Port connected with the train (derailment, breakdown locomotive, landslide…).
