Ngot Nzoungou Airport (FCPD)
Medium airport · Dolisie, Niari Department, Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Ngot Nzoungou Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FCPD |
| IATA | DIS |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 4°12'23" E 12°39'36" -4.20635, 12.65990 |
| Location | Dolisie, Niari Department, Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 6,725 ft (2050 m) | 95 ft | ASP | No |
Ngot Nzoungou Airport at a glance
Ngot Nzoungou Airport is a medium airport in Dolisie, Niari Department, Republic of the Congo, known to airline systems as DIS. The field elevation of 1,079 ft (329 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FCPD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 6,725 ft (2050 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FCPD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Ngot Nzoungou Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport | FCPP | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Cabinda Airport | FNCA | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Soyo Airport | FNSO | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Maya-Maya International Airport | FCBB | 288 km (156 NM) |
| Mbanza Congo Airport | FNBC | 289 km (156 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ngot Nzoungou Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,079 ft field elevation of Ngot Nzoungou Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 6 airports and airfields we list for Republic of the Congo — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Ngot Nzoungou Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ngot Nzoungou Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ngot Nzoungou Airport is FCPD, and its IATA code is DIS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ngot Nzoungou Airport above sea level?
Ngot Nzoungou Airport sits at an elevation of 1,079 feet (329 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ngot Nzoungou Airport located?
The airport lies at -4.2063, 12.6599 — in Dolisie, Niari Department, Republic of the Congo, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport, about 109 km away.
Does FCPD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FCPD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Ngot Nzoungou Airport?
Ngot Nzoungou Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,725 ft (2050 m) with a ASP surface.