Tshimpi Airport (MAT): Codes, Runways & Location
Tshimpi Airport (IATA: MAT · ICAO: FZAM) is a small airport serving Matadi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies at 5.7996° S, 13.4404° E, 1115 ft (340 m) above sea level.
Overview of Tshimpi Airport
Tshimpi Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Matadi in Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is identified by the IATA code MAT and the ICAO code FZAM. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Tshimpi Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1570 m (5150 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: dirt. The field elevation is 1115 ft (340 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Boma Airport (BOA) about 42 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 ≈ 1,570 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tshimpi Airport
Where is Tshimpi Airport located?
Tshimpi Airport is located in Matadi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its coordinates are 5.7996° S, 13.4404° E.
What is the airport code for Tshimpi Airport?
Tshimpi Airport has an IATA code of MAT and an ICAO code of FZAM.
How long is the runway at Tshimpi Airport?
Tshimpi Airport's longest runway is about 1570 m (5150 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Tshimpi Airport have?
Tshimpi Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with dirt surfacing.
Is Tshimpi Airport a major airport?
Tshimpi Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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