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FLBA

Mbala Airport · Mbala

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,454 ft / 1,662 m
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Mbala Airport (FLBA), located in Mbala, Zambia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 5,454 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 9,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Mbala Airport
ICAO / IATA
FLBA / MMQ
Municipality
Mbala
Country
Region
ZM-05 — Northern Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Elevation
5,454 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026