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Regional Airport · Democratic Republic of the Congo

FZFDBDT

Gbadolite Airport

Gbadolite, Democratic Republic of the Congo

ICAO

FZFD

IATA

BDT

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

1,509 ft

Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at FZFD

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

FZFD 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 FZFD

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

Gbadolite Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 4.

Jet A1 Fuel at FZFD

Fuel on record at Gbadolite 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 FZFD

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for FZFD: 4° 15′ 11″ N 20° 58′ 30″ E; elevation 1,509 ft; local time UTC+1.

Crew & Passenger Services in Gbadolite

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Gbadolite.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FZFD.

Cargo Operations at FZFD

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

Field Information

Gbadolite Airport

Latitude
4° 15′ 11″ N
Longitude
20° 58′ 30″ E
ICAO code
FZFD
IATA code
BDT
Municipality
Gbadolite
Timezone
UTC+1
Traffic
Medium
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 4
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To BDT?

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

Submit flight inquiry for FZFD

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – FZFD

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Gbadolite Airport?

The ICAO code is FZFD and the IATA code is BDT.

Is Jet A1 available at FZFD?

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

What is the fire category at FZFD?

Gbadolite Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 4.

What time zone does FZFD operate in?

Gbadolite Airport operates on UTC+1.

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

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 FZFD.