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Small airport

Kilwa Airport

IATA KILICAO KIL🇨🇩 Kilwa
Coordinates
9.2886°S, 28.3269°E
Elevation
3,120 ft (951 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CD-HK
Time zone
Lubumbashi(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
1.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:02
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
18:02
Civil dusk
18:25

About 11h 38m 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 Kilwa Airport

Kilwa Airport is a small airport in Kilwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (IATA KIL). It sits at an elevation of 3,120 ft (951 m). It observes Africa/Lubumbashi local time. The nearest airport is Kashikishi Airport (ZM-0017), about 25.3 nm to the e.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kilwa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Kilwa Airport?

Kilwa Airport uses the IATA code KIL.

Where is Kilwa Airport located?

Kilwa Airport is small airport located in Kilwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at an elevation of 3,120 ft (951 m).

What time zone is Kilwa Airport in?

Kilwa Airport is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kilwa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kilwa Airport is approximately 1.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kilwa Airport?

The nearest airport to Kilwa Airport is Kashikishi Airport (ZM-0017), about 25.3 nm to the e, followed by Kashobwe Airport and Kawambwa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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