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Lubumbashi Intl (FZQA/FBM) — Lubumbashi, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.1
Runways: 07/25
Elevation: 4,295 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FZQA
Name: Lubumbashi Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -11.5913
Longitude: 27.530899
Elevation: 4295 ft
Country: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Municipality: Lubumbashi
IATA Code: FBM
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Lubumbashi
Distance from City: 9.7 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 07/25

Designation: 07/25
Dimensions: 10623 X 164
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Lubumbashi ATC / RVA
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx USD 10/ton
Parking Fee: USD 5/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: RVA fees. Lubumbashi International is DR Congo's second main airport.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Very limited fuel. Must pre-arrange. Mining region hub.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. Visa required. Copper belt mining region.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No published curfew. Check NOTAMs. High altitude (4,295 ft).

Airport Services

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Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 5d Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure
Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require permits. AOC not required for private aircraft.

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Active NOTAMs

A0134/26

caution

Runway restriction

PRESENCE ET CONCENTRATION D'OISEAUX SUR RWY ET AUX ABORDS. CNT RECOMMANDEE AU TKOF ET LDG PRESENCE AND CONCENTRATION OF BIRDS ON RWY AND IN THE SURROUNDING AREA CTN RECOMMANDED AT TKOF AND LD

2026-10-20 15:40 UTC 2027-01-20 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at FZQA?: The tower frequency at Lubumbashi Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at FZQA?: Lubumbashi Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does FZQA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Lubumbashi Intl (Congo, The Democratic Republic of the). Permit details for Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Does FZQA require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Lubumbashi Intl.
Where is FZQA located?: Lubumbashi Intl (FZQA) is located in Lubumbashi, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the.
What is the IATA code for FZQA?: The IATA code for Lubumbashi Intl is FBM.
Is FZQA a port of entry?: Yes, Lubumbashi Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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