Bangoka International Airport

FZIC / FKI

Kisangani, CD

Last Updated
Feb 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 78 hours ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FZIC 041100Z 00000KT 9999 BKN020 FEW028CB 25/18 Q1018 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,417 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
FEW 2,800 ft AGL (CB)
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,417 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,217 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
971 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,417 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,275 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,815 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FZIC 070500Z 0706/0812 18008KT 6000 SCT014 BECMG 0709/0711 BKN030 FEW038CB TEMPO 0714/0718 TS BECMG 0718/0720 NSC FM 080000 00000KT 1000 BR BKN003 FM 080700 27008KT 6000 SCT014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:25Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 180° 8 kt
Visibility: 6 km
18:00Z BECMG
+1h
LIFR 270° 8 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZIC
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13/31 11,483 ft 148 ft ASP 125°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
125° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FZIC

663 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
5.4%
MVFR
78.4%
IFR
12.7%
LIFR
3.5%

Bangoka International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 5.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 38°C with an average of 27.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 8.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.5%
NE
0.6%
E
5.7%
SE
4.3%
S
21.7%
SW
25.9%
W
20.5%
NW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.7°C
Range: 19°C to 38°C
19°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 663 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bangoka International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FZIC
IATA Code: FKI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,417 ft MSL

Location

City: Kisangani
Country: CD
Latitude: 0.481639°
Longitude: 25.337999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bangoka International Airport

Overview

Bangoka International Airport serves Kisangani, a major city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Located at 0.481639N, 25.337999E with an elevation of 1,417 feet MSL, the airport supports medium-sized aviation operations. Its single runway 13/31 extends 11,483 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly MVFR conditions, which occur in 78.6% of recorded periods. Winds typically blow from the southwest at 225 degrees, averaging 7.3 knots with occasional gusts up to 18 knots. Temperature ranges between 19°C and 34°C, with an average of 27.7°C, providing generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position in central Congo suggests potential for challenging terrain and variable local weather patterns. With calm wind conditions occurring 8.8% of the time, pilots should be prepared for potential wind variability. The airport's elevation and location may introduce localized meteorological phenomena not captured in standard statistical averages.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 5.3 knots. Optimal visual flight conditions are most prevalent during September, October, and January. Pilots should anticipate MVFR conditions and prepare accordingly, with minimal risk of extremely low visibility (fog occurs only 1.4% of the time).

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.