Kikwit Airport

FZCA / KKW

Kikwit, CD

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Kikwit Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FZCA
IATA Code: KKW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,572 ft MSL

Location

City: Kikwit
Country: CD
Latitude: -5.035770°
Longitude: 18.785601°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,151 ft
Width: 95 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kikwit Airport

Overview

Kikwit Airport serves the urban area of Kikwit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, situated at coordinates -5.035770, 18.785601. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and supports local economic connectivity in this part of central Africa.

Flying Conditions

Located at an elevation of 1572 feet mean sea level, Kikwit Airport experiences typical equatorial climate conditions with potential for variable weather patterns. Pilots should anticipate potential humidity and precipitation variations characteristic of the region's tropical atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (06/24) measuring 5,151 feet long, constructed with an asphalt surface. Its moderate elevation and runway length accommodate medium-sized aircraft operations, providing strategic access to the Kikwit urban region.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 offers a standard approach environment with a 5,151-foot asphalt surface suitable for regional aircraft operations. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments during approach, utilizing the airport's 1,572-foot elevation as a critical reference point for navigational calculations.

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

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.