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Kolwezi Airport - Airport Information
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About Kolwezi Airport
Overview
Kolwezi Airport serves the mining region of Katanga Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Located at coordinates -10.765900, 25.505699, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the mineral-rich area, supporting both commercial and resource extraction operations.
Flying Conditions
Situated at a high elevation of 5007 feet mean sea level, Kolwezi Airport experiences significant altitude considerations for aircraft performance. The airport's elevation and geographic location suggest potential variations in temperature and density altitude that pilots must carefully calculate during takeoff and landing operations.
Notable Features
The airport features a single asphalt runway (11/29) measuring 5741 feet in length, suitable for medium-sized aircraft serving the regional transportation needs. Its geographical position in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo indicates potential terrain complexity and variable meteorological conditions typical of the region.
Approach Considerations
Runway 11/29 provides a primary approach path aligned approximately east-northeast to west-southwest. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations and consider performance calculations specific to the airport's high-altitude environment when planning approaches and departures.
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