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International Hub · Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Lubumbashi International Airport

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

ICAO

FZQA

IATA

FBM

Category

International Hub

Elevation

4,295 ft

Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at FZQA

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Lubumbashi International Airport (FZQA / FBM) in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

FZQA is listed in our network as an international hub. 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 FZQA

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

Fuel Arrangements at FZQA

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

Flight Planning & Dispatch to FZQA

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

Planning reference for FZQA: 11° 35′ 28″ S 27° 31′ 52″ E; elevation 4,295 ft.

Crew & Passenger Services in Lubumbashi

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

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

Cargo Operations at FZQA

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

Field Information

Lubumbashi International Airport

Latitude
11° 35′ 28″ S
Longitude
27° 31′ 52″ E
ICAO code
FZQA
IATA code
FBM
Municipality
Lubumbashi
Timezone
—
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To FBM?

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

Submit flight inquiry for FZQA