Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · Democratic Republic of the Congo

FZAAFIH

Ndjili International Airport

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

ICAO

FZAA

IATA

FIH

Category

International Hub

Elevation

1,027 ft

Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at FZAA

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ndjili International Airport (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 with medium traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

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.

Ndjili International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9; airport category B as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at FZAA

Fuel on record at Ndjili International Airport: Jet fuel. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 10″ S 15° 26′ 42″ E; elevation 1,027 ft; local time UTC+1.

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.

Cargo Operations at FZAA

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

Field Information

Ndjili International Airport

Latitude
4° 23′ 10″ S
Longitude
15° 26′ 42″ E
ICAO code
FZAA
IATA code
FIH
Municipality
Kinshasa
Timezone
UTC+1
Traffic
Medium
Fuel Type
Jet fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 9
Airport Category
B
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To FIH?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for FZAA.

Submit flight inquiry for FZAA

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – FZAA

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Ndjili International Airport?

The ICAO code is FZAA and the IATA code is FIH.

Is Jet A1 available at FZAA?

Yes. Fuel on record at Ndjili International Airport is Jet fuel; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at FZAA?

Ndjili International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9.

What time zone does FZAA operate in?

Ndjili International Airport operates on UTC+1.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for FZAA?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for FZAA.