Lubumbashi airport is in fact the second most important Congolese airport in terms of aviation activity, especially with international traffic. This is because of the intense economic activity in the region, mainly in and around mining. This has allowed the creation of several private domestic airlines, mainly for VIP (helicopter or jet) and freight (cargo planes) transport.
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Airport Details |
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Country |
DRC |
Latitude |
-11.59111 |
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Province / District |
HAUT KATANGA |
Longitude |
27.525 |
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Airport Name |
Lubumbashi airport |
Elevation (ft and m) |
4,295 ft / 1309.12 m |
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IATA & ICAO codes |
FBM / FZQA |
Surface |
Asphalt |
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Town or City (closest) |
Lubumbashi |
Runway Condition |
GOOD |
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Humanitarian air agencies using regularly this facility |
UNHAS ECHOFLIGHT MAF |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
YES |
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Runway Dimension |
3,150 m x 50 m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
YES |
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Refueling Capacity |
YES |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
YES |
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Runway Heading |
YES |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
YES |
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Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
YES |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
YES |
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Weather Information (Yes / No) |
YES |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
YES |
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Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
YES |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
YES |
Passenger’s terminal (tarmac side) Passenger’s terminal (public access)
International Airlines with regular flights to Lubumbashi:
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Kenya Airways
- South African Airways
NB: Please note that Korongo Airlines (Brussels Airlines joint partner) shut down their activity in September 2015. This was the only Congolese airline authorized to UN staff and most NGOs between Lubumbashi and Kinshasa.
Main taxi area for passenger planes Medium size cargo plane for rent (ITAB)
