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Small airport

Basongo Airport

IATA BANICAO FZVR🇨🇩 Basongo
Coordinates
4.3158°S, 20.4149°E
Elevation
1,640 ft (500 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CD-KS
Time zone
Kinshasa(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:26
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
17:42
Civil dusk
18:04

About 11h 54m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Basongo Airport

Basongo Airport is an airport serving Basongo, a village on the Kasai River in Kasaï Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The runway is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) east of the village.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 263,937 ft / 1,200 mGrsUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Basongo Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Basongo Airport?

The ICAO code for Basongo Airport is FZVR, and its IATA code is BAN.

Where is Basongo Airport located?

Basongo Airport is small airport located in Basongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at an elevation of 1,640 ft (500 m).

How many runways does Basongo Airport have?

Basongo Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,937 ft / 1,200 m.

What time zone is Basongo Airport in?

Basongo Airport is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Basongo Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Basongo Airport is approximately 0.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Basongo Airport?

The nearest airport to Basongo Airport is Ilebo Airport (PFR), about 10.5 nm to the e, followed by Shongamba Airport and Bongimba Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Basongo Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.