Airports / Democratic Republic of the Congo / MJM
Mbuji Mayi Airport.
Mbuji Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 2,221 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.6/5
Google rating
60 ratings
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Operators based
2,221
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#8 / 18
Democratic Republic of the Congo airports by Google rating
3.6★ across 60 Google ratings , ranked against 18 rated Democratic Republic of the Congo fields.
67 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kananga Airport (KGA).
Overview
Located in Mbuji Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mbuji Mayi Airport (FZWA / MJM) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 2,221 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list MJM as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Kananga Airport (KGA, 67 nm), Dundo Airport (DUE, 181 nm), and Kamina Air Base (FZSA, 182 nm). The field has a single 6,558-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MJM are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MJM to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
FZWA
IATA
MJM
FAA / Local
FZWA
Elevation
2,221 ft
Coordinates
6.1212° S · 23.5690° 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 2,221 ft, MJM sits higher than 57% of the 21 Democratic Republic of the Congo fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,558 ft
- 16/346,558 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,558 ft
MJM's 6,558 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.
- 67nmKGAKananga AirportKananga
- 181nmDUEDundo AirportChitato
- 182nmFZSAKamina Air BaseLumwe
- 238nmKNDKindu AirportKindu
- 284nmVHCSaurimo AirportSaurimo
- 293nmKKWKikwit AirportKikwit
Location
Open the full mapFZWA · Mbuji Mayi Airport · Mbuji Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MJM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,866 nm | 14h 3m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,990 nm | 14h 20m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,149 nm | 14h 42m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,300 nm | 15h 3m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,311 nm | 15h 5m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,600 nm | 15h 45m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,604 nm | 15h 45m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,085 nm | 16h 53m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MJM?
- Mbuji Mayi Airport's longest paved runway is 6,558 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 MJM?
- Mbuji Mayi Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,558 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MJM?
- The closest alternate is Kananga Airport (KGA), about 67 nm away, followed by Dundo Airport (DUE) at 181 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MJM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 14h 3m (5,866 nm), New York about 14h 20m (5,990 nm), Washington DC about 14h 42m (6,149 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.