Lubumbashi International Airport
Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
IATA: FBM ICAO: FZQA
Longest Active Runway
10,623 ft
3,238 meters
Field Elevation
4,295 ft
1,309 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
-11.5915°, 27.5308°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#3 in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Out of 38 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#695 Worldwide
Top 9.2% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#499 MSL
Top 9.1% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+6.2%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Lubumbashi International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,623 ft (3,238 m). It ranks as the #3 longest runway in Democratic Republic of the Congo and #695 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 10,623 ft (3238m) | 164 ft (50m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/fbm.json ↗