Kindu Airport (FZOA)
Medium airport · Kindu, Maniema Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Kindu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FZOA |
| IATA | KND |
| Elevation | 1,630 ft (497 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 2°55'9" E 25°54'55" -2.91918, 25.91540 |
| Location | Kindu, Maniema Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kindu Airport at a glance
Kindu Airport is a medium airport in Kindu, Maniema Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, known to airline systems as KND. The field elevation of 1,630 ft (497 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FZOA 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 7,218 ft (2200 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 FZOA 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 Kindu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bukavu Kavumu Airport | FZMA | 328 km (177 NM) |
| Kamembe Airport | HRZA | 336 km (181 NM) |
| Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport | HBBA | 381 km (206 NM) |
| Bangoka International Airport | FZIC | 384 km (207 NM) |
| Goma International Airport | FZNA | 395 km (213 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kindu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,630 ft field elevation of Kindu 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 Kindu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kindu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kindu Airport is FZOA, and its IATA code is KND. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kindu Airport above sea level?
Kindu Airport sits at an elevation of 1,630 feet (497 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kindu Airport located?
The airport lies at -2.9192, 25.9154 — in Kindu, Maniema Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bukavu Kavumu Airport, about 328 km away.
Does FZOA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FZOA 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 Kindu Airport?
Kindu Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a ASP surface.