IATA CodeFBM
ICAO CodeFZQA
CountryDemocratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo
Aerial view of Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Location

UTC

Timezone

-11.5915 S, 27.5308 E

Coordinates

4,295 ft (1,309 m)

Elevation

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What is Lubumbashi International Airport?

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM/FZQA) is Large Airport serving Lubumbashi in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Located at coordinates 11.5915 S, 27.5308 E, the airport sits at an elevation of 4,295 feet (1,309 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport offers scheduled commercial flights to various destinations.

Current Weather

15°C
Clear
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Feels Like 11°C

Humidity60%
Wind4 km/h
Visibility10 km

Local Time

22:14:46

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone
UTC
Region: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Continent: Africa
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Where is Lubumbashi International Airport on Map?

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Geographic Information

HemisphereSouthern Hemisphere
ContinentAfrica
CountryDemocratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo (CD)
CityLubumbashi
Latitude-11.591494
Longitude27.530753
Coordinates11.591494° S, 27.530753° E
Elevation4,295 ft (1,309 m)
GPS CodeFZQA
Region CodeCD-HK

Location Map

Map of Lubumbashi International Airport

Runways at Lubumbashi International Airport

Lubumbashi International Airport has 2 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

07/25
Primary
Length
3,238 m10,623 ft
Width
50 m164 ft
Surface
Asphalt
07/25
Runway 2
Length
3,238 m10,623 ft
Width
50 m164 ft
Surface
Asphalt

Terminals at Lubumbashi International Airport

Lubumbashi International Airport has 1 terminal(s). Below you can find the list of terminals and buildings at this airport.

LUBuMBASHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (FBM)

Radio Frequencies at Lubumbashi International Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Lubumbashi International Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

TypeFrequencyDescription
APP128.100 MHzAPP
TWR118.100 MHzTWR
Lubumbashi International Airport

About Lubumbashi International Airport

Lubumbashi International Airport is an airport serving Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Airport Analysis for Lubumbashi International Airport

Category
Large airport
Airport classification type
Altitude
Medium
4,295 ft (1,309 m)
Service Status
Scheduled Flights Available
Regular scheduled flights operate at this airport
Direction Compass
SouthEast
Hemisphere position
Continent
Africa
Geographic region
Coordinate Position
Southern Hemisphere, Eastern Meridian
Geographic coordinate information

Nearby Cities to Lubumbashi International Airport

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LubumbashiHaut-Katanga
10 km10 min drive
KipushiHaut-Katanga
36 km36 min drive
LikasiHaut-Katanga
110 km1 h 50 m drive
KamboveHaut-Katanga
129 km2 h 9 m drive
Haut KatangaHaut-Katanga
134 km2 h 14 m drive
BukamaHaut-Lomami
323 km5 h 23 m drive
KaminaHaut-Lomami
422 km7 h 2 m drive

Closest States to Lubumbashi International Airport

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Haut-KatangaHK
131 km14 airports
LualabaLU
241 km9 airports
Haut-LomamiHL
519 km10 airports
TanganyikaTA
593 km11 airports
LomamiLO
690 km7 airports
Kasaï OrientalKE
756 km3 airports
Kasaï CentralKC
854 km14 airports
Sud-KivuSK
958 km10 airports
ManiemaMA
961 km15 airports
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Frequently Asked Questions

The IATA code for Lubumbashi International Airport is FBM. The ICAO code is FZQA. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.
Where is Lubumbashi International Airport located?
Lubumbashi International Airport is located in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airport's coordinates are -11.5915 S, 27.5308 E.
What is the timezone at Lubumbashi International Airport?
Lubumbashi International Airport operates in the UTC timezone.
What is the elevation of Lubumbashi International Airport?
Lubumbashi International Airport is located at an elevation of 4,295 feet (1,309 meters) above sea level.