Bandundu Airport (FZBO)
Medium airport · Bandundu, Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Bandundu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FZBO |
| IATA | FDU |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 3°18'41" E 17°22'54" -3.31132, 17.38170 |
| Location | Bandundu, Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,528 ft (1380 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Bandundu Airport at a glance
Bandundu Airport is a medium airport in Bandundu, Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, known to airline systems as FDU. The field elevation of 1,063 ft (324 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FZBO 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, 11/29, offers 4,528 ft (1380 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FZBO 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 Bandundu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ndjili International Airport | FZAA | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Kikwit Airport | FZCA | 247 km (133 NM) |
| Ndolo Airport | FZAB | 254 km (137 NM) |
| Maya-Maya International Airport | FCBB | 258 km (139 NM) |
| Oyo Ollombo Airport | FCOD | 284 km (153 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bandundu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,063 ft field elevation of Bandundu 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 Bandundu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bandundu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bandundu Airport is FZBO, and its IATA code is FDU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bandundu Airport above sea level?
Bandundu Airport sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet (324 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bandundu Airport located?
The airport lies at -3.3113, 17.3817 — in Bandundu, Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ndjili International Airport, about 246 km away.
Does FZBO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FZBO 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 Bandundu Airport?
Bandundu Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,528 ft (1380 m) with a ASP surface.