International hub · Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa

Kinshasa/N'Djili International

FZAAFIH
Elevation
1,027 ft
Coordinates
4°23′S 15°27′E
Local time
Africa/Kinshasa

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Field information

FZAA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Kinshasa/N'Djili International (FZAA/FIH) has one runway, 06/24, 13,123 ft (4,000 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FZAA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Africa/Kinshasa

  • Country

    Congo - Kinshasa

    CD

  • Municipality

    Kinshasa

  • Elevation

    1,027 ft

  • Position

    -4.3857, 15.4446

  • Traffic level

    Medium

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · FZAA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
06/2413,123 ft (4,000 m)197 ftconcreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FZAA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kinshasa/N'Djili International (FZAA / FIH) in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FZAA is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at FZAA

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Democratic Republic of the Congo. Applicable permit lead times for Democratic Republic of the Congo are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Democratic Republic of the Congo are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at FZAA

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at FZAA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FZAA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FZAA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FZAA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FZAA: 4° 23′ 9″ S 15° 26′ 41″ E; elevation 1027 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Kinshasa

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kinshasa. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FZAA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FZAA

    Support for freighter operations into FZAA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where FZAA sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kinshasa/N'Djili International — one desk for the whole trip.

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