Lubumbashi International Airport

FZQA / FBM

Lubumbashi, CD

Last Updated
Mar 3, 15:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
15:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
4 kt
90°
8 km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FZQA 031500Z 09004KT 8000 -RA SCT007 FEW030CB BKN080 21/20 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,295 ft
SCT 700 ft AGL
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,995 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,295 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,295 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
871 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,295 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,273 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,024 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FZQA 030500Z 0306/0412 09006KT 8000 FEW010 BECMG 0309/0311 18008KT BKN020 FEW030CB PROB30 TEMPO 0312/0316 09010KT 7000 -TSRA BECMG 0317/0319 VRB03KT SCT014 BECMG 0403/0405 36006KT 4000 BR SCT008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:11Z BASE
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MVFR 90° 6 kt
Visibility: 8 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZQA
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
10,623 ft 164 ft ASP 66°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FZQA

752 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.4%
MVFR
30.7%
IFR
5.1%
LIFR
2.8%

Lubumbashi International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.1% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 34°C with an average of 24.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 13.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.7%
NE
2.9%
E
29.7%
SE
12.2%
S
10.9%
SW
2.4%
W
11.4%
NW
6.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.3°C
Range: 17°C to 34°C
17°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

October November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 752 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lubumbashi International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FZQA
IATA Code: FBM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,295 ft MSL

Location

City: Lubumbashi
Country: CD
Latitude: -11.591300°
Longitude: 27.530899°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 10,623 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lubumbashi International Airport

Overview

Lubumbashi International Airport serves as a critical aviation gateway in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located in the southeastern city of Lubumbashi. Situated at an elevation of 4,295 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport facilitates regional and potentially international air transportation for the Katanga Province's primary urban center.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Lubumbashi are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 65.4% of observations supporting VFR operations. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 7.4 knots, with temperatures ranging from 17°C to 34°C and an average of 24.6°C. Peak wind speeds occasionally reach 18 knots, though calm conditions occur 10.4% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (07/25) measuring 10,623 feet in length, constructed with asphalt surface. Its geographical location at coordinates -11.591300, 27.530899 places it in a region with relatively stable atmospheric conditions, as evidenced by minimal fog occurrences (0.2%) and consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 benefits from highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 4.3 knots. Optimal VFR flying conditions are most prevalent during October, November, and January, providing pilots with predictable and stable approach environments. The low frequency of instrument meteorological conditions (4.8% IFR, 1.4% LIFR) suggests generally reliable visual navigation opportunities.

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.