FBM Airport Code, Lubumbashi International Airport
FBM is the IATA code for Lubumbashi International Airport, the main international gateway for Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Airlines and booking systems use FBM, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FZQA. At 4295 ft (1309 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Lubumbashi airport code?
The airport code for Lubumbashi International Airport is FBM. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code FZQA, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 896 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code FZQA begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
Where is FBM?
Lubumbashi International Airport serves Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 11.59° S, 27.53° E. At 4295 ft (1309 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at FBM
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 10,623 ft (3.24 km), designated 07/25.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Lubumbashi?
The IATA airport code for Lubumbashi International Airport in Lubumbashi is FBM. Its ICAO code is FZQA.
What is the 3-letter code for Lubumbashi?
The 3-letter IATA code for Lubumbashi International Airport in Lubumbashi is FBM.
What airport is FBM?
FBM is Lubumbashi International Airport, located in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What country is FBM in?
FBM (Lubumbashi International Airport) is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Where is FBM airport located?
Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) is in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at coordinates -11.59149, 27.53075.
What is the ICAO code for Lubumbashi International Airport?
The ICAO code for Lubumbashi International Airport is FZQA. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code FBM.
What is the difference between FBM and FZQA?
FBM is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FZQA is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Lubumbashi International Airport.
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