Lisala Airport (FZGA)
Medium airport · Lisala, Mongala Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Lisala Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FZGA |
| IATA | LIQ |
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 2°10'14" E 21°29'49" 2.17066, 21.49690 |
| Location | Lisala, Mongala Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,200 ft (2195 m) | 164 ft | GVL | No |
Lisala Airport at a glance
Lisala Airport is a medium airport in Lisala, Mongala Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, known to airline systems as LIQ. The field elevation of 1,509 ft (460 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FZGA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 7,200 ft (2195 m) of gvl surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FZGA 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 Lisala Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gemena Airport | FZFK | 225 km (122 NM) |
| Gbadolite Airport | FZFD | 239 km (129 NM) |
| Buta Zega Airport | FZKJ | 373 km (201 NM) |
| Bangui M'Poko International Airport | FEFF | 413 km (223 NM) |
| Mbandaka Airport | FZEA | 429 km (232 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lisala Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,509 ft field elevation of Lisala 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 Lisala Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lisala Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lisala Airport is FZGA, and its IATA code is LIQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lisala Airport above sea level?
Lisala Airport sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet (460 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lisala Airport located?
The airport lies at 2.1707, 21.4969 — in Lisala, Mongala Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gemena Airport, about 225 km away.
Does FZGA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FZGA 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 Lisala Airport?
Lisala Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 7,200 ft (2195 m) with a GVL surface.