Lodja Airport (LJA): Codes, Runways & Location
Lodja Airport (IATA: LJA · ICAO: FZVA) is a small airport serving Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies at 3.4627° S, 23.6152° E, 1647 ft (502 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lodja Airport
Lodja Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Lodja in Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is identified by the IATA code LJA and the ICAO code FZVA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Lodja Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1600 m (5249 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 1647 ft (502 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tshumbe Airport about 105 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 ≈ 1,600 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lodja Airport
Where is Lodja Airport located?
Lodja Airport is located in Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its coordinates are 3.4627° S, 23.6152° E.
What is the airport code for Lodja Airport?
Lodja Airport has an IATA code of LJA and an ICAO code of FZVA.
How long is the runway at Lodja Airport?
Lodja Airport's longest runway is about 1600 m (5249 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Lodja Airport have?
Lodja Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Lodja Airport a major airport?
Lodja Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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