Airports / Democratic Republic of the Congo / FMI
Kalemie Airport.
Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 2,569 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
41 ratings
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Operators based
2,569
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#3 / 18
Democratic Republic of the Congo airports by Google rating
3.8★ across 41 Google ratings , ranked against 18 rated Democratic Republic of the Congo fields.
153 nm
To the nearest alternate
Gitega Airport (GID).
Overview
Located in Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kalemie Airport (FZRF / FMI) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 2,569 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 FMI for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Gitega Airport (GID, 153 nm), Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM, 153 nm), and Kamembe Airport (KME, 206 nm). With a single 5,741-foot paved runway, FMI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from FMI depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kalemie.
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Field capability
ICAO
FZRF
IATA
FMI
FAA / Local
FZRF
Elevation
2,569 ft
Coordinates
5.8756° S · 29.2500° 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 2,569 ft, FMI sits higher than 67% of the 21 Democratic Republic of the Congo fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,741 ft
- 06/245,741 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,741 ft
FMI's 5,741 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
- 153nmGIDGitega AirportGitega
- 153nmBJMBujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International AirportBujumbura
- 206nmKMEKamembe AirportKamembe
- 216nmBKYBukavu Kavumu AirportKamakombe
- 241nmKGLKigali International AirportKigali
- 252nmGYIGisenyi AirportGisenyi
Location
Open the full mapFZRF · Kalemie Airport · Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FMI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,108 nm | 14h 36m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,238 nm | 14h 54m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,404 nm | 15h 18m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,599 nm | 15h 45m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,612 nm | 15h 47m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,842 nm | 16h 19m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,863 nm | 16h 22m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,369 nm | 17h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FMI?
- Kalemie Airport's longest paved runway is 5,741 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 FMI?
- Kalemie Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,741 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to FMI?
- The closest alternate is Gitega Airport (GID), about 153 nm away, followed by Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) at 153 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FMI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 14h 36m (6,108 nm), New York about 14h 54m (6,238 nm), Washington DC about 15h 18m (6,404 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.