Ndjili International Airport

FZAA / FIH

Kinshasa, CD

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
0 kt
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI FZAA 040900Z 00000KT 6000 SCT016 27/21 Q1015 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,027 ft
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,627 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,027 ft)
Pressure Alt
975 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,661 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FZAA 040500Z 0406/0512 22006KT 7000 BKN014 BECMG 0413/0415 SCT020 FEW030CB PROB30 TEMPO 0416/0420 TS BECMG 0420/0422 FEW016
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:32Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 220° 6 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
13:00Z BECMG
+4h
MVFR
16:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
VFR
20:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZAA
06
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 13,123 ft 197 ft CON 58°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
58° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FZAA

3,475 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
4.5%
MVFR
90.1%
IFR
4.9%
LIFR
0.5%

Ndjili International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 4.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 5.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 39% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 21°C and 39°C with an average of 27°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 39%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.9%
NE
2.3%
E
4.1%
SE
0.7%
S
8.5%
SW
8.7%
W
20.1%
NW
5.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 27°C
Range: 21°C to 39°C
21°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

February November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,475 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ndjili International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FZAA
IATA Code: FIH
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,027 ft MSL

Location

City: Kinshasa
Country: CD
Latitude: -4.385750°
Longitude: 15.444600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Ndjili International Airport

Overview

Ndjili International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Located at coordinates -4.385750, 15.444600, the airport supports major commercial and passenger operations at an elevation of 1027 feet mean sea level. As a large airport, it plays a critical role in the regional transportation infrastructure.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 1027 ft MSL suggests a moderate terrain environment with potential for variable atmospheric conditions typical of the equatorial region. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal activity and localized weather variations common to central African geographical zones. The substantial runway length of 13,123 feet provides significant operational flexibility for diverse aircraft types.

Notable Features

Ndjili International Airport features a single concrete runway (06/24) oriented to accommodate prevailing wind patterns. The extensive runway length of 13,123 feet enables operations for wide-body and long-haul aircraft, supporting both international and regional flight requirements. The airport's geographical position near Kinshasa offers strategic connectivity for commercial and cargo operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24's considerable length provides pilots with substantial margin for safe approach and landing operations. The concrete surface supports heavy aircraft movements and offers reliable braking characteristics. Pilots should reference current meteorological data and local approach procedures for specific operational guidance during arrival and departure sequences.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.