Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM): Codes, Runways & Location
Mbuji Mayi Airport (IATA: MJM · ICAO: FZWA) is a medium-sized airport serving Mbuji Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies at 6.1212° S, 23.5690° E, 2221 ft (677 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mbuji Mayi Airport
Mbuji Mayi Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Mbuji Mayi in Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is identified by the IATA code MJM and the ICAO code FZWA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Mbuji Mayi Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1999 m (6558 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 2221 ft (677 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tunta Airport (KBN) about 108 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 ≈ 1,999 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mbuji Mayi Airport
Where is Mbuji Mayi Airport located?
Mbuji Mayi Airport is located in Mbuji Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its coordinates are 6.1212° S, 23.5690° E.
What is the airport code for Mbuji Mayi Airport?
Mbuji Mayi Airport has an IATA code of MJM and an ICAO code of FZWA.
How long is the runway at Mbuji Mayi Airport?
Mbuji Mayi Airport's longest runway is about 1999 m (6558 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Mbuji Mayi Airport have?
Mbuji Mayi Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mbuji Mayi Airport a major airport?
Mbuji Mayi Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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