Mbandaka Airport (FZEA)
Medium airport · Mbandaka, Équateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Mbandaka Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FZEA |
| IATA | MDK |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 0°1'21" E 18°17'19" 0.02260, 18.28870 |
| Location | Mbandaka, Équateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7,223 ft (2202 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mbandaka Airport at a glance
Mbandaka Airport is a medium airport in Mbandaka, Équateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, known to airline systems as MDK. The field elevation of 1,040 ft (317 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FZEA 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, 18/36, offers 7,223 ft (2202 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FZEA 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 Mbandaka Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Owando Airport | FCOO | 268 km (145 NM) |
| Oyo Ollombo Airport | FCOD | 299 km (161 NM) |
| Ouesso Airport | FCOU | 307 km (166 NM) |
| Bandundu Airport | FZBO | 384 km (207 NM) |
| Gemena Airport | FZFK | 393 km (212 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mbandaka Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,040 ft field elevation of Mbandaka 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 Mbandaka Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mbandaka Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mbandaka Airport is FZEA, and its IATA code is MDK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mbandaka Airport above sea level?
Mbandaka Airport sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet (317 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mbandaka Airport located?
The airport lies at 0.0226, 18.2887 — in Mbandaka, Équateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Owando Airport, about 268 km away.
Does FZEA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FZEA 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 Mbandaka Airport?
Mbandaka Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 7,223 ft (2202 m) with a ASP surface.