Basongo Airport (BAN): Codes, Runways & Location
Basongo Airport (IATA: BAN · ICAO: FZVR) is a small airport serving Basongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies at 4.3158° S, 20.4149° E, 1640 ft (500 m) above sea level.
Overview of Basongo Airport
Basongo Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Basongo in Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is identified by the IATA code BAN and the ICAO code FZVR. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Basongo Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: grass. The field elevation is 1640 ft (500 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ilebo Airport (PFR) about 19 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,200 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Basongo Airport
Where is Basongo Airport located?
Basongo Airport is located in Basongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its coordinates are 4.3158° S, 20.4149° E.
What is the airport code for Basongo Airport?
Basongo Airport has an IATA code of BAN and an ICAO code of FZVR.
How long is the runway at Basongo Airport?
Basongo Airport's longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Basongo Airport have?
Basongo Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Basongo Airport a major airport?
Basongo Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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