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Bandundu Airport

IATA FDUICAO FZBO🇨🇩 Bandundu
Coordinates
3.3113°S, 17.3817°E
Elevation
1,063 ft (324 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CD-KL
Time zone
Kinshasa(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:30
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
17:53
Civil dusk
18:14

About 12h 3m 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 Bandundu Airport

Bandundu Airport is an inactive airport, which used to serve Bandundu, capital of the Kwilu Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Bandundu Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: FZAA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FZAA

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 294,528 ft / 1,380 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GA/G VOICE RDO118.300 MHz

Navaids(1)

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: W (from about 270°), on 27% of observations, averaging 7 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan7%2,669 ft
Feb11%2,731 ft
Mar13%2,788 ft
Apr12%2,751 ft
May4%2,731 ft
Jun0%2,439 ft
Jul0%2,283 ft
Aug1%2,365 ft
Sep5%2,632 ft
Oct14%2,669 ft
Nov20%2,612 ft
Dec11%2,632 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~2,2832,788 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bandundu Airport.

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🇨🇩 More airports in Democratic Republic of the Congo📘 Flying in Democratic Republic of the Congo: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bandundu Airport?

The ICAO code for Bandundu Airport is FZBO, and its IATA code is FDU.

Where is Bandundu Airport located?

Bandundu Airport is medium airport located in Bandundu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at an elevation of 1,063 ft (324 m).

How many runways does Bandundu Airport have?

Bandundu Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,528 ft / 1,380 m.

What time zone is Bandundu Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Bandundu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bandundu Airport is approximately 0.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bandundu Airport?

The nearest airport to Bandundu Airport is Ito Airport (FZCU), about 5.3 nm to the ese, followed by Djokele Airport and Beno Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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