Mbuji Mayi Airport (FZWA)
Medium airport · Mbuji Mayi, Kasaï-Oriental Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Airport data
| Name | Mbuji Mayi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FZWA |
| IATA | MJM |
| Elevation | 2,221 ft (677 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 6°7'16" E 23°34'8" -6.12124, 23.56900 |
| Location | Mbuji Mayi, Kasaï-Oriental Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,558 ft (1999 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mbuji Mayi Airport at a glance
Mbuji Mayi Airport is a medium airport in Mbuji Mayi, Kasaï-Oriental Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, known to airline systems as MJM. The field elevation of 2,221 ft (677 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FZWA 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, 16/34, offers 6,558 ft (1999 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FZWA 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 Mbuji Mayi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bibanga Airport | FZWB | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Kananga Airport | FZUA | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Dundo Airport | FNDU | 335 km (181 NM) |
| Kamina Air Base | FZSA | 336 km (181 NM) |
| Kindu Airport | FZOA | 441 km (238 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mbuji Mayi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,221 ft field elevation of Mbuji Mayi 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 Mbuji Mayi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mbuji Mayi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mbuji Mayi Airport is FZWA, and its IATA code is MJM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mbuji Mayi Airport above sea level?
Mbuji Mayi Airport sits at an elevation of 2,221 feet (677 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mbuji Mayi Airport located?
The airport lies at -6.1212, 23.5690 — in Mbuji Mayi, Kasaï-Oriental Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bibanga Airport, about 44 km away.
Does FZWA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FZWA 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 Mbuji Mayi Airport?
Mbuji Mayi Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,558 ft (1999 m) with a ASP surface.