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Kolwezi Airport (FZQM/KWZ) — Kolwezi, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Kolwezi Airport (FZQM/KWZ) serves Kolwezi, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (11/29). Field elevation is 5007 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
0/2
Fuel
0/1
Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FZQM
- Name: Kolwezi Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -10.7659
- Longitude: 25.505699
- Elevation: 5007 ft
- Country: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
- Municipality: Kolwezi
- IATA Code: KWZ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Lubumbashi
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 1750x30m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 118.700 MHz
- 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: No
- 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: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: N/A
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.
Active NOTAMs
B0101/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
INTERDICTION DE VOL DE NUIT SUR L'AERODROME SAUF AUTORISATION
SPECIALE DE L'AUTORITE DE L'AVIATION CIVILE 48H AVANT POUR LES VOLS
VFR DE NUIT.
CAUSE INDISPONIBILITE DE NAVAID ET PROCEDURES D'APPROCHES AUX
INSTRUMENTS.
NIGHT FLIGHTS PROHIBITED AT AIRF…
2026-05-26 09:30:00
2026-08-26 23:59:00
B0089/26
info
WIP EXTENSION AND CONNECTION OLD AND NEW RWY
ON THE THR 28 SIDE PRESENCE OF
5M EQUIPMENT AND WORKERS
CTN RECOMMENDED TO TKOF AND LDG.
DISTANCES DECLARED
RWY TORA TODA ASDA LDA (M)
10 2500 2500 2500 2500
28 2500 2500 2500 2500
FROM GND TO 20FT AGL)
2026-05-02 00:30:00
2026-08-02 23:59:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- Does FZQM require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Kolwezi Airport (Congo, The Democratic Republic of the).
- Where is FZQM located?
- Kolwezi Airport (FZQM) is located in Kolwezi, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the.
- What is the IATA code for FZQM?
- The IATA code for Kolwezi Airport is KWZ.
- How long is the runway at FZQM?
- The main runway at Kolwezi Airport (11/29) measures 1750x30m.