Kolwezi Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kolwezi, Congo - Kinshasa. Its IATA code is KWZ and its ICAO code is FZQM. The airport lies at an elevation of 5,007 ft (1,526 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 5,741 ft (1,750 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KWZ
- ICAO code
- FZQM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 5,007 ft (1,526 m)
- Coordinates
- -10.7659, 25.5057
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,741 ft · 1,750 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kolwezi Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SLI Solwesi Airport | Solwesi, Zambia | 182 km · 113 mi |
| KMN Kamina City Airport | Kamina, Congo - Kinshasa | 233 km · 145 mi |
| FBM Lubumbashi International Airport | Lubumbashi, Congo - Kinshasa | 239 km · 149 mi |
| NLA Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport | Ndola, Zambia | 409 km · 254 mi |
| MJM Mbuji Mayi Airport | Mbuji Mayi, Congo - Kinshasa | 559 km · 347 mi |
| LUN Kenneth Kaunda International Airport | Lusaka, Zambia | 600 km · 373 mi |
| KAA Kasama Airport | Kasama, Zambia | 617 km · 383 mi |
| DUE Dundo Airport | Chitato, Angola | 636 km · 395 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KWZ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 1,734 | 1,077 | 936 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,149 | 3,199 | 2,780 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,796 | 3,602 | 3,130 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,958 | 4,324 | 3,757 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,017 | 4,360 | 3,789 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,056 | 4,385 | 3,810 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,358 | 4,572 | 3,973 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,708 | 4,789 | 4,162 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,779 | 5,455 | 4,740 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,868 | 6,753 | 5,868 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,564 | 7,186 | 6,244 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,429 | 7,723 | 6,711 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,507 | 7,771 | 6,753 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,891 | 8,010 | 6,961 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,011 | 8,706 | 7,566 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,536 | 9,654 | 8,389 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | A/G VOICE RDO | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kolwezi Airport?
The IATA code of Kolwezi Airport is KWZ and its ICAO code is FZQM.
Where is Kolwezi Airport located?
Kolwezi Airport is in Kolwezi, Lualaba Province, Congo - Kinshasa, at -10.7659, 25.5057.
What time zone is Kolwezi Airport in?
Kolwezi Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kolwezi Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 5,741 ft (1,750 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kolwezi Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Solwesi Airport (SLI), about 182 km (113 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.