General aviation · Lodja, Congo - Kinshasa
Lodja
- Elevation
- 1,647 ft
- Coordinates
- 3°28′S 23°37′E
- Local time
- Africa/Lubumbashi
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Field information
FZVA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Africa/Lubumbashi
Country
Congo - Kinshasa
CD
Municipality
Lodja
Elevation
1,647 ft
Position
-3.4627, 23.6152
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FZVA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Lodja (FZVA / LJA) in Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FZVA is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FZVA
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at FZVA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FZVA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at FZVA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FZVA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FZVA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FZVA: 3° 27′ 46″ S 23° 36′ 55″ E; elevation 1647 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Lodja
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Lodja. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FZVA.
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Cargo Operations at FZVA
Support for freighter operations into FZVA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FZVA sits in the network
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Operating into FZVA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Lodja — one desk for the whole trip.