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FZMB

Rughenda Airfield · Butembo

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,757 ft / 1,755 m
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Primary Channel
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Rughenda Airfield (FZMB), located in Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 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 5,757 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
Rughenda Airfield
ICAO / IATA
FZMB / RUE
Municipality
Butembo
Country
Region
CD-NK — Nord-Kivu Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Elevation
5,757 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.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FZKA
Bunia Airport
190 km / 103 nm
FZNA
Goma International Airport
198 km / 107 nm
HRYG
Gisenyi Airport
200 km / 108 nm
HRYRILS
Kigali International Airport
249 km / 135 nm
FZMA
Bukavu Kavumu Airport
276 km / 149 nm

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