Airports / Democratic Republic of the Congo / MDK
Mbandaka Airport.
Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 1,040 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.7/5
Google rating
19 ratings
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Operators based
1,040
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#7 / 18
Democratic Republic of the Congo airports by Google rating
3.7★ across 19 Google ratings , ranked against 18 rated Democratic Republic of the Congo fields.
145 nm
To the nearest alternate
Owando Airport (FTX).
Overview
Mbandaka Airport (FZEA / MDK) is a mid-sized airport serving Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airport sits 1,040 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 MDK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Owando Airport (FTX, 145 nm), Oyo Ollombo Airport (OLL, 161 nm), and Ouesso Airport (OUE, 166 nm). With a single 7,223-foot paved runway, MDK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from MDK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Mbandaka.
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Field capability
ICAO
FZEA
IATA
MDK
FAA / Local
FZEA
Elevation
1,040 ft
Coordinates
0.0226° N · 18.2887° 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 1,040 ft, MDK sits lower than 86% of the 21 Democratic Republic of the Congo fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,223 ft
- 18/367,223 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,223 ft
MDK's 7,223 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 145nmFTXOwando AirportOwando
- 161nmOLLOyo Ollombo AirportOyo
- 166nmOUEOuesso Airport
- 207nmFDUBandundu AirportBandundu
- 212nmGMAGemena AirportGemena
- 232nmLIQLisala AirportLisala
Location
Open the full mapFZEA · Mbandaka Airport · Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MDK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,384 nm | 12h 55m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,509 nm | 13h 13m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,671 nm | 13h 35m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,852 nm | 14h 1m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,867 nm | 14h 3m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,121 nm | 14h 38m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,126 nm | 14h 39m |
| Houston (HOU) | 6,624 nm | 15h 48m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MDK?
- Mbandaka Airport's longest paved runway is 7,223 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 MDK?
- Mbandaka Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,223 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MDK?
- The closest alternate is Owando Airport (FTX), about 145 nm away, followed by Oyo Ollombo Airport (OLL) at 161 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MDK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 12h 55m (5,384 nm), New York about 13h 13m (5,509 nm), Washington DC about 13h 35m (5,671 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.