Bangoka International Airport (FZIC)
Large airport · Kisangani, Tshopo Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Bangoka International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FZIC |
| IATA | FKI |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 0°28'54" E 25°20'17" 0.48164, 25.33800 |
| Location | Kisangani, Tshopo Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bangoka International Airport at a glance
Bangoka International Airport is a large airport in Kisangani, Tshopo Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, known to airline systems as FKI. The field elevation of 1,417 ft (432 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FZIC 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, 13/31, offers 11,483 ft (3500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FZIC 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 Bangoka International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buta Zega Airport | FZKJ | 267 km (144 NM) |
| Matari Airport | FZJH | 361 km (195 NM) |
| Kindu Airport | FZOA | 384 km (207 NM) |
| Lisala Airport | FZGA | 466 km (252 NM) |
| Goma International Airport | FZNA | 495 km (267 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bangoka International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,417 ft field elevation of Bangoka International 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 Bangoka International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bangoka International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bangoka International Airport is FZIC, and its IATA code is FKI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bangoka International Airport above sea level?
Bangoka International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bangoka International Airport located?
The airport lies at 0.4816, 25.3380 — in Kisangani, Tshopo Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Buta Zega Airport, about 267 km away.
Does FZIC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FZIC 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 Bangoka International Airport?
Bangoka International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a ASP surface.