Airports / Democratic Republic of the Congo / FDU
Bandundu Airport.
Bandundu, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 1,063 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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1 rating
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Operators based
1,063
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
133 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ndjili International Airport (FIH).
Overview
Bandundu Airport (FZBO / FDU) sits in Bandundu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,063 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into FDU for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Ndjili International Airport (FIH, 133 nm), Kikwit Airport (KKW, 133 nm), and Ndolo Airport (NLO, 137 nm). With a single 4,528-foot paved runway, FDU can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from FDU depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Bandundu.
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Field capability
ICAO
FZBO
IATA
FDU
FAA / Local
FZBO
Elevation
1,063 ft
Coordinates
3.3113° S · 17.3817° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Democratic Republic of the Congo fields
state range 915–5,643 ft
At 1,063 ft, FDU sits lower than 81% of the 21 Democratic Republic of the Congo fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,528 ft
- 11/294,528 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,528 ft
FDU's 4,528 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 133nmFIHNdjili International AirportKinshasa
- 133nmKKWKikwit AirportKikwit
- 137nmNLONdolo AirportN'dolo
- 139nmBZVMaya-Maya International AirportBrazzaville
- 153nmOLLOyo Ollombo AirportOyo
- 188nmFTXOwando AirportOwando
Location
Open the full mapFZBO · Bandundu Airport · Bandundu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FDU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,479 nm | 13h 9m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,599 nm | 13h 25m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,754 nm | 13h 47m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,894 nm | 14h 6m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,905 nm | 14h 8m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,202 nm | 14h 49m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,217 nm | 14h 51m |
| Houston (HOU) | 6,681 nm | 15h 56m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FDU?
- Bandundu Airport's longest paved runway is 4,528 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at FDU?
- Bandundu Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,528 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to FDU?
- The closest alternate is Ndjili International Airport (FIH), about 133 nm away, followed by Kikwit Airport (KKW) at 133 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FDU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 13h 9m (5,479 nm), New York about 13h 25m (5,599 nm), Washington DC about 13h 47m (5,754 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.