Airports / Democratic Republic of the Congo / FZSA
Kamina Air Base.
Lumwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 3,543 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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20 ratings
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Operators based
3,543
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
128 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kolwezi Airport (KWZ).
Overview
Located in Lumwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kamina Air Base (FZSA) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 3,543 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 FZSA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kolwezi Airport (KWZ, 128 nm), Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM, 182 nm), and Kalumbila Airport (UMB, 217 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,858-foot paved runway, FZSA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from FZSA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Lumwe.
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Field capability
ICAO
FZSA
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
FZSA
Elevation
3,543 ft
Coordinates
8.6420° S · 25.2529° 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 3,543 ft, FZSA sits higher than 71% of the 21 Democratic Republic of the Congo fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,858 ft
- 13L/31R8,858 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13R/31L8,858 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,858 ft
FZSA's 8,858 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.
- 128nmKWZKolwezi AirportKolwezi
- 182nmMJMMbuji Mayi AirportMbuji Mayi
- 217nmUMBKalumbila AirportKalumbila
- 222nmFBMLubumbashi International AirportLubumbashi
- 234nmKGAKananga AirportKananga
- 274nmDUEDundo AirportChitato
Location
Open the full mapFZSA · Kamina Air Base · Lumwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FZSA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,042 nm | 14h 27m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,164 nm | 14h 44m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,321 nm | 15h 6m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,456 nm | 15h 25m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,466 nm | 15h 26m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,770 nm | 16h 9m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,780 nm | 16h 10m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,248 nm | 17h 15m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FZSA?
- Kamina Air Base's longest paved runway is 8,858 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 FZSA?
- Kamina Air Base has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,858 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to FZSA?
- The closest alternate is Kolwezi Airport (KWZ), about 128 nm away, followed by Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) at 182 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FZSA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 14h 27m (6,042 nm), New York about 14h 44m (6,164 nm), Washington DC about 15h 6m (6,321 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.