Kikwit Airport (FZCA)
Medium airport · Kikwit, Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Kikwit Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FZCA |
| IATA | KKW |
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 5°2'9" E 18°47'8" -5.03577, 18.78560 |
| Location | Kikwit, Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,151 ft (1570 m) | 95 ft | ASP | No |
Kikwit Airport at a glance
Kikwit Airport is a medium airport in Kikwit, Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, known to airline systems as KKW. The field elevation of 1,572 ft (479 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FZCA 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 5,151 ft (1570 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FZCA 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 Kikwit Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bandundu Airport | FZBO | 247 km (133 NM) |
| Dundo Airport | FNDU | 346 km (187 NM) |
| Ndjili International Airport | FZAA | 377 km (204 NM) |
| Ndolo Airport | FZAB | 391 km (211 NM) |
| Maya-Maya International Airport | FCBB | 401 km (217 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kikwit Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,572 ft field elevation of Kikwit 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 Kikwit Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kikwit Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kikwit Airport is FZCA, and its IATA code is KKW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kikwit Airport above sea level?
Kikwit Airport sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet (479 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kikwit Airport located?
The airport lies at -5.0358, 18.7856 — in Kikwit, Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bandundu Airport, about 247 km away.
Does FZCA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FZCA 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 Kikwit Airport?
Kikwit Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,151 ft (1570 m) with a ASP surface.