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FZWA

Mbuji Mayi Airport · Mbuji Mayi

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,221 ft / 677 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 6,558 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Mbuji Mayi Airport (FZWA), located in Mbuji Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 2,221 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 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Mbuji Mayi Airport
ICAO / IATA
FZWA / MJM
Municipality
Mbuji Mayi
Country
Region
CD-KE — Kasaï-Oriental Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
2,221 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,558 ft / 1,999 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 161° / 341°
RWY 16 (161°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (341°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G RDO
890.30 MHz
APP APP
124.10 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FZUA
Kananga Airport
124 km / 67 nm
FNDU
Dundo Airport
335 km / 181 nm
FZSA
Kamina Air Base
336 km / 182 nm
FZOA
Kindu Airport
441 km / 238 nm
FNSA
Saurimo Airport
526 km / 284 nm

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