Kikwit Airport (KKW): Codes, Runways & Location
Kikwit Airport (IATA: KKW · ICAO: FZCA) is a medium-sized airport serving Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies at 5.0358° S, 18.7856° E, 1572 ft (479 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kikwit Airport
Kikwit Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kikwit in Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is identified by the IATA code KKW and the ICAO code FZCA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kikwit Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1570 m (5151 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: asphalt. The field elevation is 1572 ft (479 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Idiofa Airport (IDF) about 88 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 ≈ 1,570 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kikwit Airport
Where is Kikwit Airport located?
Kikwit Airport is located in Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its coordinates are 5.0358° S, 18.7856° E.
What is the airport code for Kikwit Airport?
Kikwit Airport has an IATA code of KKW and an ICAO code of FZCA.
How long is the runway at Kikwit Airport?
Kikwit Airport's longest runway is about 1570 m (5151 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Kikwit Airport have?
Kikwit Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kikwit Airport a major airport?
Kikwit Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Kikwit Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →