Kananga Airport (FZUA)
Medium airport · Kananga, Kasaï-Central Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Kananga Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FZUA |
| IATA | KGA |
| Elevation | 2,139 ft (652 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 5°54'0" E 22°28'9" -5.90005, 22.46920 |
| Location | Kananga, Kasaï-Central Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kananga Airport at a glance
Kananga Airport is a medium airport in Kananga, Kasaï-Central Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, known to airline systems as KGA. The field elevation of 2,139 ft (652 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FZUA 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 7,218 ft (2200 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 FZUA 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 Kananga Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mbuji Mayi Airport | FZWA | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Bibanga Airport | FZWB | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Dundo Airport | FNDU | 247 km (133 NM) |
| Kikwit Airport | FZCA | 419 km (226 NM) |
| Kamina Air Base | FZSA | 433 km (234 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kananga Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,139 ft field elevation of Kananga 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 Kananga Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kananga Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kananga Airport is FZUA, and its IATA code is KGA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kananga Airport above sea level?
Kananga Airport sits at an elevation of 2,139 feet (652 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kananga Airport located?
The airport lies at -5.9001, 22.4692 — in Kananga, Kasaï-Central Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mbuji Mayi Airport, about 124 km away.
Does FZUA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FZUA 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 Kananga Airport?
Kananga Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a ASP surface.