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Regional Airport · Democratic Republic of the Congo

FZEAMDK

Mbandaka Airport

Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo

ICAO

FZEA

IATA

MDK

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

1,040 ft

Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at FZEA

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Mbandaka Airport (FZEA / MDK) in Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

FZEA is listed in our network as a regional airport 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 FZEA

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

Mbandaka Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

Jet A1 Fuel at FZEA

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

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′ 23″ N 18° 17′ 20″ E; elevation 1,040 ft; local time UTC+1.

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.

Cargo Operations at FZEA

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

Field Information

Mbandaka Airport

Latitude
0° 1′ 23″ N
Longitude
18° 17′ 20″ E
ICAO code
FZEA
IATA code
MDK
Municipality
Mbandaka
Timezone
UTC+1
Traffic
Medium
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 7
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To MDK?

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

Submit flight inquiry for FZEA

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – FZEA

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Mbandaka Airport?

The ICAO code is FZEA and the IATA code is MDK.

Is Jet A1 available at FZEA?

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

What is the fire category at FZEA?

Mbandaka Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

What time zone does FZEA operate in?

Mbandaka Airport operates on UTC+1.

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

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 FZEA.