Airports / Democratic Republic of the Congo / LIQ
Lisala Airport.
Lisala, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 1,509 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
1,509
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
122 nm
To the nearest alternate
Gemena Airport (GMA).
Overview
Located in Lisala, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lisala Airport (FZGA / LIQ) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,509 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LIQ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Gemena Airport (GMA, 122 nm), Gbadolite Airport (BDT, 129 nm), and Buta Zega Airport (BZU, 202 nm). With a single 7,200-foot unpaved runway, LIQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as turboprops.
Charter pricing from LIQ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Lisala.
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Field capability
ICAO
FZGA
IATA
LIQ
FAA / Local
FZGA
Elevation
1,509 ft
Coordinates
2.1707° N · 21.4969° 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
No
Elevation vs Democratic Republic of the Congo fields
state range 915–5,643 ft
At 1,509 ft, LIQ sits lower than 57% of the 21 Democratic Republic of the Congo fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,200 ft
- 05/237,200 ft × 164 ftOtherUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 7,200 ft
LIQ's 7,200 ft runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- 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.
- 122nmGMAGemena AirportGemena
- 129nmBDTGbadolite AirportGbadolite
- 202nmBZUButa Zega AirportButa
- 223nmBGFBangui M'Poko International AirportBangui
- 232nmMDKMbandaka AirportMbandaka
- 252nmFKIBangoka International AirportKisangani
Location
Open the full mapFZGA · Lisala Airport · Lisala, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LIQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,439 nm | 13h 3m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,570 nm | 13h 21m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,738 nm | 13h 45m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,965 nm | 14h 16m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,982 nm | 14h 19m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,172 nm | 14h 45m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,200 nm | 14h 49m |
| Houston (HOU) | 6,717 nm | 16h 1m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LIQ?
- Lisala Airport's longest runway is 7,200 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. 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 LIQ?
- Lisala Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,200 ft.
- What is the nearest major airport to LIQ?
- The closest alternate is Gemena Airport (GMA), about 122 nm away, followed by Gbadolite Airport (BDT) at 129 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LIQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 13h 3m (5,439 nm), New York about 13h 21m (5,570 nm), Washington DC about 13h 45m (5,738 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.