Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM): Codes, Runways & Location
Lubumbashi International Airport (IATA: FBM · ICAO: FZQA) is a large airport serving Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies at 11.5915° S, 27.5308° E, 4295 ft (1309 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lubumbashi International Airport
Lubumbashi International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Lubumbashi in Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is identified by the IATA code FBM and the ICAO code FZQA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Lubumbashi International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3238 m (10623 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 4295 ft (1309 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kasompe Airport (CGJ) about 116 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 ≈ 3,238 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lubumbashi International Airport
Where is Lubumbashi International Airport located?
Lubumbashi International Airport is located in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its coordinates are 11.5915° S, 27.5308° E.
What is the airport code for Lubumbashi International Airport?
Lubumbashi International Airport has an IATA code of FBM and an ICAO code of FZQA.
How long is the runway at Lubumbashi International Airport?
Lubumbashi International Airport's longest runway is about 3238 m (10623 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Lubumbashi International Airport have?
Lubumbashi International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Lubumbashi International Airport a major airport?
Lubumbashi International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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