Ndjili International Airport (FIH): Codes, Runways & Location
Ndjili International Airport (IATA: FIH · ICAO: FZAA) is a large airport serving Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies at 4.3857° S, 15.4446° E, 1027 ft (313 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ndjili International Airport
Ndjili International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kinshasa in Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is identified by the IATA code FIH and the ICAO code FZAA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Ndjili International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 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: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1027 ft (313 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ndolo Airport (NLO) about 15 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 ≈ 4,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ndjili International Airport
Where is Ndjili International Airport located?
Ndjili International Airport is located in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its coordinates are 4.3857° S, 15.4446° E.
What is the airport code for Ndjili International Airport?
Ndjili International Airport has an IATA code of FIH and an ICAO code of FZAA.
How long is the runway at Ndjili International Airport?
Ndjili International Airport's longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Ndjili International Airport have?
Ndjili International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Ndjili International Airport a major airport?
Ndjili International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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