Airports / Democratic Republic of the Congo / IRP
Matari Airport.
Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 2,438 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
2,438
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
168 nm
To the nearest alternate
Buta Zega Airport (BZU).
Overview
Matari Airport (FZJH / IRP) is a mid-sized airport serving Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The field lies at an elevation of 2,438 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
IRP has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Buta Zega Airport (BZU, 168 nm), Bunia Airport (BUX, 175 nm), and Bangoka International Airport (FKI, 195 nm). IRP offers a single 8,202-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of IRP vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from IRP, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
FZJH
IATA
IRP
FAA / Local
FZJH
Elevation
2,438 ft
Coordinates
2.8276° N · 27.5883° 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 2,438 ft, IRP sits higher than 62% of the 21 Democratic Republic of the Congo fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,202 ft
- 13/318,202 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
IRP's 8,202 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.
- 168nmBZUButa Zega AirportButa
- 175nmBUXBunia AirportBunia
- 195nmFKIBangoka International AirportKisangani
- 200nmRUAArua AirportArua
- 248nmKHXSavannah AirstripKihihi
- 270nmJUBJuba International AirportJuba
Location
Open the full mapFZJH · Matari Airport · Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IRP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,680 nm | 13h 37m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,818 nm | 13h 56m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,993 nm | 14h 20m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,269 nm | 14h 59m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,289 nm | 15h 2m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,403 nm | 15h 17m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,461 nm | 15h 26m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,963 nm | 16h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IRP?
- Matari Airport's longest paved runway is 8,202 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 IRP?
- Matari Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to IRP?
- The closest alternate is Buta Zega Airport (BZU), about 168 nm away, followed by Bunia Airport (BUX) at 175 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IRP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 13h 37m (5,680 nm), New York about 13h 56m (5,818 nm), Washington DC about 14h 20m (5,993 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.