Mbuji Mayi Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Mbuji Mayi, Congo - Kinshasa. Its IATA code is MJM and its ICAO code is FZWA. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,221 ft (677 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 6,558 ft (1,999 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MJM
- ICAO code
- FZWA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,221 ft (677 m)
- Coordinates
- -6.1212, 23.5690
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,558 ft · 1,999 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Mbuji Mayi Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KGA Kananga Airport | Kananga, Congo - Kinshasa | 124 km · 77 mi |
| KMN Kamina City Airport | Kamina, Congo - Kinshasa | 330 km · 205 mi |
| DUE Dundo Airport | Chitato, Angola | 335 km · 208 mi |
| PFR Ilebo Airport | Ilebo, Congo - Kinshasa | 385 km · 239 mi |
| KND Kindu Airport | Kindu, Congo - Kinshasa | 441 km · 274 mi |
| KKW Kikwit Airport | Kikwit, Congo - Kinshasa | 543 km · 337 mi |
| KWZ Kolwezi Airport | Kolwezi, Congo - Kinshasa | 559 km · 347 mi |
| FBM Lubumbashi International Airport | Lubumbashi, Congo - Kinshasa | 748 km · 465 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MJM. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 2,281 | 1,417 | 1,231 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,897 | 3,043 | 2,644 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,296 | 3,291 | 2,860 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,409 | 3,982 | 3,461 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,461 | 4,015 | 3,489 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,801 | 4,226 | 3,672 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,903 | 4,290 | 3,727 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,703 | 4,787 | 4,159 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,966 | 5,571 | 4,841 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,702 | 6,650 | 5,779 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,070 | 6,878 | 5,977 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,048 | 7,486 | 6,505 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,765 | 7,932 | 6,892 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,937 | 8,039 | 6,986 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,651 | 8,482 | 7,371 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,031 | 9,340 | 8,116 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | RDO | 890.300 |
| APP | APP | 124.100 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Mbuji Mayi Airport?
The IATA code of Mbuji Mayi Airport is MJM and its ICAO code is FZWA.
Where is Mbuji Mayi Airport located?
Mbuji Mayi Airport is in Mbuji Mayi, Kasaï-Oriental Province, Congo - Kinshasa, at -6.1212, 23.5690.
What time zone is Mbuji Mayi Airport in?
Mbuji Mayi 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 Mbuji Mayi Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 6,558 ft (1,999 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Mbuji Mayi Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kananga Airport (KGA), about 124 km (77 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.