Mbandaka Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Mbandaka, Congo - Kinshasa. Its IATA code is MDK and its ICAO code is FZEA. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,040 ft (317 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 7,223 ft (2,202 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MDK
- ICAO code
- FZEA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,040 ft (317 m)
- Coordinates
- 0.0226, 18.2887
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7,223 ft · 2,202 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Mbandaka Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| INO Inongo Airport | Inongo, Congo - Kinshasa | 219 km · 136 mi |
| BNB Boende Airport | Boende, Congo - Kinshasa | 291 km · 181 mi |
| FDU Bandundu Airport | Bandundu, Congo - Kinshasa | 384 km · 239 mi |
| GMA Gemena Airport | Gemena, Congo - Kinshasa | 393 km · 244 mi |
| BGF Bangui M'Poko International Airport | Bangui, Central African Republic | 487 km · 303 mi |
| PFR Ilebo Airport | Ilebo, Congo - Kinshasa | 547 km · 340 mi |
| BDT Gbadolite Airport | Gbadolite, Congo - Kinshasa | 557 km · 346 mi |
| KKW Kikwit Airport | Kikwit, Congo - Kinshasa | 565 km · 351 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MDK. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 3,099 | 1,926 | 1,673 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,706 | 2,924 | 2,541 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,871 | 3,027 | 2,630 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,637 | 3,502 | 3,044 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,652 | 3,512 | 3,052 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,986 | 3,719 | 3,232 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,997 | 4,348 | 3,778 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,447 | 4,628 | 4,021 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,530 | 5,922 | 5,146 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,180 | 6,326 | 5,497 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,712 | 6,656 | 5,784 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,180 | 6,947 | 6,037 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,803 | 7,956 | 6,913 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,862 | 7,992 | 6,945 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,831 | 8,594 | 7,468 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,135 | 8,783 | 7,632 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Mbandaka Airport?
The IATA code of Mbandaka Airport is MDK and its ICAO code is FZEA.
Where is Mbandaka Airport located?
Mbandaka Airport is in Mbandaka, Équateur Province, Congo - Kinshasa, at 0.0226, 18.2887.
What time zone is Mbandaka Airport in?
Mbandaka Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Mbandaka Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 7,223 ft (2,202 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Mbandaka Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Inongo Airport (INO), about 219 km (136 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.