Built in 1978, to replace the other airport in town (now only for military use), Bangoka airport is located in the medium north of DRC. The nearby town of Kisangani is connected by roads and rivers to the West and the East of the country. This airport used to be a key hub in the economy and in humanitarian responses since the 1990s. The main building is a large passenger terminal (currently in renovation) able to host a large number of passengers. The cargo possibilities is unfortunately very restrained due to lack of ground equipment and warehousing. Custom and immigration services are nevertheless present and operational. 

The airport seems to be now in decline with only bi-weekly flights from MONUSCO, from private airline CAA and occasionally the private cargo airline SERVICE AIR. However, Bangoka has been included in an ABD (African Bank Development) project for the renovation of DRC’s airports and some parts of the airport are now being rehabilitated (Congo aviation authority office, control tower, generator’s room). MONUSCO has donated firefighting equipment. It is unclear when the renovation work will be completed. 

* On request in advance (powered by generator)

The existing control tower.                                                One of the firefighting vehicles currently on duty.

The main parking area.                                                         The passenger terminal building. 

NB:

1. The biggest aircraft that has landed here is an ANTONOV 124.
2. There are fees for vehicle access on tarmac: $20 USD/day, $300 USD/year.