Airports / Democratic Republic of the Congo / KKW
Kikwit Airport.
Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 1,572 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
FZCA
IATA KKW
0
Operators based
1,572
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
133 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bandundu Airport (FDU).
Overview
Located in Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kikwit Airport (FZCA / KKW) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,572 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 KKW for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Bandundu Airport (FDU, 133 nm), Dundo Airport (DUE, 187 nm), and Ndjili International Airport (FIH, 204 nm). With a single 5,151-foot paved runway, KKW can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from KKW depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kikwit.
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Field capability
ICAO
FZCA
IATA
KKW
FAA / Local
FZCA
Elevation
1,572 ft
Coordinates
5.0358° S · 18.7856° 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 1,572 ft, KKW sits lower than 52% of the 21 Democratic Republic of the Congo fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,151 ft
- 06/245,151 ft × 95 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,151 ft
KKW's 5,151 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-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.
- 133nmFDUBandundu AirportBandundu
- 187nmDUEDundo AirportChitato
- 204nmFIHNdjili International AirportKinshasa
- 211nmNLONdolo AirportN'dolo
- 217nmBZVMaya-Maya International AirportBrazzaville
- 226nmKGAKananga AirportKananga
Location
Open the full mapFZCA · Kikwit Airport · Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KKW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,611 nm | 13h 27m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,730 nm | 13h 44m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,885 nm | 14h 5m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,015 nm | 14h 23m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,025 nm | 14h 25m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,331 nm | 15h 7m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,349 nm | 15h 10m |
| Houston (HOU) | 6,806 nm | 16h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KKW?
- Kikwit Airport's longest paved runway is 5,151 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-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 KKW?
- Kikwit Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,151 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to KKW?
- The closest alternate is Bandundu Airport (FDU), about 133 nm away, followed by Dundo Airport (DUE) at 187 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KKW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 13h 27m (5,611 nm), New York about 13h 44m (5,730 nm), Washington DC about 14h 5m (5,885 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.