Airport code
KWZ — Kolwezi Airport
KWZ is the IATA code for Kolwezi Airport, an airport serving Kolwezi, Congo (Kinshasa). Its ICAO code is FZQM, and it operates in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at -10.7659, 25.5057 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 5007 ft (1526 m).
Overview
About Kolwezi Airport
Kolwezi International Airport is an airport serving Kolwezi, the capital of Lualaba District in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airport is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south of Kolwezi.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KWZ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | FZQM |
| Airport name | Kolwezi Airport |
| City | Kolwezi |
| Country | Congo (Kinshasa) |
| Time zone | Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | -10.7659 |
| Longitude | 25.5057 |
| Elevation | 5007 ft (1526 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,741 ft (1,750 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kolwezi Airport?
The IATA code for Kolwezi Airport is KWZ.
What is the ICAO code for Kolwezi Airport?
The ICAO code for Kolwezi Airport is FZQM.
Where is KWZ airport located?
Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) is located in Kolwezi, Congo (Kinshasa).
What time zone is KWZ in?
Kolwezi Airport operates in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to KWZ?
The nearest airport to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) is Kamina Base Airport (KMN) in Kamina, about 238 km away.
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