Gemena Airport (FZFK)
Medium airport · Gemena, Sud-Ubangi Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Gemena Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FZFK |
| IATA | GMA |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 3°14'7" E 19°46'17" 3.23537, 19.77130 |
| Location | Gemena, Sud-Ubangi Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,550 ft (1996 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gemena Airport at a glance
Gemena Airport is a medium airport in Gemena, Sud-Ubangi Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, known to airline systems as GMA. The field elevation of 1,378 ft (420 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FZFK 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 6,550 ft (1996 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FZFK 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 Gemena Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gbadolite Airport | FZFD | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Bangui M'Poko International Airport | FEFF | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Lisala Airport | FZGA | 225 km (122 NM) |
| Mbandaka Airport | FZEA | 393 km (212 NM) |
| Ouesso Airport | FCOU | 452 km (244 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gemena Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,378 ft field elevation of Gemena 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 Gemena Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gemena Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gemena Airport is FZFK, and its IATA code is GMA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gemena Airport above sea level?
Gemena Airport sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gemena Airport located?
The airport lies at 3.2354, 19.7713 — in Gemena, Sud-Ubangi Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gbadolite Airport, about 175 km away.
Does FZFK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FZFK 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 Gemena Airport?
Gemena Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,550 ft (1996 m) with a ASP surface.