N’djili International Airport FCBB: N’Djili International Airport, also known as Kinshasa International Airport, is located 25kms outside Kinshasa, the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Cities:
Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Goma, Kisangani
Country:
DRC
ICAO:
FZAA
IATA:
FIH
Elevation:
998 ft.
Latitude/longitude:
S04-23.1/E015-26.7
Operating hours:
24/7
Airport type:
Civil
Timezone:
UTC +1
Fire category:
9
Tower frequency:
118.10
ATIS frequency:
120.50
Approach frequency:
119.70//120.50
Ground frequency:
121.90
On the Ground
Type of aircraft handled: All
Navaid available: VOR, NDB, ILS, DME
Longest runway: 4700m X 60m
Equipment availability: All types
Fuel available: Avgas and Jet A1
Operational Information
Permit lead time is about three days
PPR must be requested 1 hour in advance
Airport slots must be requested 1 hour in advance
Alternative airports: FNLU
Immigration
Crew visas are available if crew carry valid passports and their names are registered on the General Declaration
It is highly recommended to arrange your transport and accommodation in advance through your local agent
When driving, it’s recommended to keep the windows closed
Tourist Information
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s climate is tropical. The wet season runs from October to May and is longer than its dry season that takes place in the other months. The driest months are July and August.
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