Ndjili International Airport (FZAA)
Large airport · Kinshasa, Kinshasa Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Ndjili International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FZAA |
| IATA | FIH |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 4°23'9" E 15°26'41" -4.38575, 15.44460 |
| Location | Kinshasa, Kinshasa Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Ndjili International Airport at a glance
Ndjili International Airport is a large airport in Kinshasa, Kinshasa Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, known to airline systems as FIH. The field elevation of 1,027 ft (313 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FZAA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FZAA 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 Ndjili International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ndolo Airport | FZAB | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Maya-Maya International Airport | FCBB | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Bandundu Airport | FZBO | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Mbanza Congo Airport | FNBC | 248 km (134 NM) |
| Ngot Nzoungou Airport | FCPD | 309 km (167 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ndjili International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,027 ft field elevation of Ndjili International 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 22 airports and airfields we list for Democratic 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 Ndjili International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ndjili International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ndjili International Airport is FZAA, and its IATA code is FIH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ndjili International Airport above sea level?
Ndjili International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet (313 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ndjili International Airport located?
The airport lies at -4.3857, 15.4446 — in Kinshasa, Kinshasa Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ndolo Airport, about 15 km away.
Does FZAA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FZAA 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 Ndjili International Airport?
Ndjili International Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a CON surface.