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FZQM

KWZ

Kolwezi Airport · Kolwezi

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,007 ft / 1,526 m
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 118.70 MHz (A/G VOICE RDO)
Runway Summary
11/295,741 ftAsphaltUNLIT

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Kolwezi Airport (FZQM), Democratic Republic of the Congo. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 5,007 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 9,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Kolwezi Airport
ICAO / IATA
FZQM / KWZ
Municipality
Kolwezi
Country
Region
CD-LU
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Length: 5,741 ft / 1,750 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 101° / 281°
RWY 11
No ILS
RWY 29
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

A/G A/G VOICE RDO
118.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

ZM-0045
Kalumbila Airport
166 km
FZSA
Kamina Air Base
238 km
FZQA
Lubumbashi International Airport
239 km
FLKE
Kasompe Airport
329 km
FLSO
Southdowns Airport
373 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified