Kolwezi Airport (KWZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Kolwezi Airport (IATA: KWZ · ICAO: FZQM) is a medium-sized airport serving Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies at 10.7659° S, 25.5057° E, 5007 ft (1526 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kolwezi Airport
Kolwezi Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kolwezi in Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is identified by the IATA code KWZ and the ICAO code FZQM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kolwezi Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1750 m (5741 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 5007 ft (1526 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kalumbila Airport (UMB) about 166 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 ≈ 1,750 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kolwezi Airport
Where is Kolwezi Airport located?
Kolwezi Airport is located in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its coordinates are 10.7659° S, 25.5057° E.
What is the airport code for Kolwezi Airport?
Kolwezi Airport has an IATA code of KWZ and an ICAO code of FZQM.
How long is the runway at Kolwezi Airport?
Kolwezi Airport's longest runway is about 1750 m (5741 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Kolwezi Airport have?
Kolwezi Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kolwezi Airport a major airport?
Kolwezi Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Kolwezi Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →