Regional airport · Mbandaka, Congo - Brazzaville
Mbandaka
- Elevation
- 1,040 ft
- Coordinates
- 0°01′N 18°17′E
- Local time
- Africa/Kinshasa
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Field information
FZEA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Mbandaka (FZEA/MDK) has one runway, 18/36, 7,223 ft (2,202 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FZEA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Country
Congo - Brazzaville
CG
Municipality
Mbandaka
Elevation
1,040 ft
Position
0.0226, 18.2887
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Runways · FZEA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7,223 ft (2,202 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FZEA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Mbandaka (FZEA / MDK) in Mbandaka, Republic of Congo, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FZEA is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FZEA
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Republic of Congo
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Republic of Congo. Applicable permit lead times for Republic of 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 Republic of Congo are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at FZEA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FZEA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FZEA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FZEA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FZEA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FZEA: 0° 1′ 21″ N 18° 17′ 19″ E; elevation 1040 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Mbandaka
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Mbandaka. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FZEA.
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Cargo Operations at FZEA
Support for freighter operations into FZEA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into FZEA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Mbandaka — one desk for the whole trip.