Kolwezi Airport Code: KWZ / FZQM

What is the Kolwezi airport code?

The airport code for Kolwezi Airport is KWZ. 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 FZQM, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

Its ICAO code FZQM begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.

Where is KWZ?

Kolwezi Airport serves Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 10.77° S, 25.51° E. At 5007 ft (1526 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at KWZ

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 5,741 ft (1.75 km), designated 11/29.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Kolwezi?

The IATA airport code for Kolwezi Airport in Kolwezi is KWZ. Its ICAO code is FZQM.

What is the 3-letter code for Kolwezi?

The 3-letter IATA code for Kolwezi Airport in Kolwezi is KWZ.

What airport is KWZ?

KWZ is Kolwezi Airport, located in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

What country is KWZ in?

KWZ (Kolwezi Airport) is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Where is KWZ airport located?

Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) is in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at coordinates -10.7659, 25.5057.

What is the ICAO code for Kolwezi Airport?

The ICAO code for Kolwezi Airport is FZQM. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code KWZ.

What is the difference between KWZ and FZQM?

KWZ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FZQM is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Kolwezi Airport.

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