Kamina Air Base (FZSA)
Medium airport · Lumwe, Haut-Lomami Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Kamina Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FZSA |
| Elevation | 3,543 ft (1080 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 8°38'31" E 25°15'10" -8.64202, 25.25290 |
| Location | Lumwe, Haut-Lomami Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13L/31R | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Kamina Air Base at a glance
Kamina Air Base is a medium airport in Lumwe, Haut-Lomami Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The field elevation of 3,543 ft (1080 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FZSA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13L/31R — offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13L points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FZSA 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 Kamina Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kolwezi Airport | FZQM | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Bibanga Airport | FZWB | 302 km (163 NM) |
| Mbuji Mayi Airport | FZWA | 336 km (181 NM) |
| Kalumbila Airport | ZM-0045 | 402 km (217 NM) |
| Lubumbashi International Airport | FZQA | 412 km (222 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kamina Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,543 ft field elevation of Kamina Air Base 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 Kamina Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Kamina Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Kamina Air Base is FZSA, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kamina Air Base above sea level?
Kamina Air Base sits at an elevation of 3,543 feet (1080 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kamina Air Base located?
The airport lies at -8.6420, 25.2529 — in Lumwe, Haut-Lomami Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kolwezi Airport, about 238 km away.
Does FZSA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FZSA 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 Kamina Air Base?
Kamina Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 13L/31R, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a ASP surface.