Kikwit Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 12h 0m 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 Kikwit Airport
Kikwit Airport is an airport serving the Kwilu River port of Kikwit, the capital city of the Kwilu District in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airport is within the city limits.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Kikwit Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: FZIC.
Live weather
FZICNOTAMs
FZICReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 / 24 | 5,151 ft / 1,570 m | 95 ft | Asp | Unlit | Open |
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: S (from about 180°), on 18% of observations, averaging 6 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7% | 3,536 ft | |
| Feb | 11% | 3,716 ft | |
| Mar | 29% | 3,654 ft | |
| Apr | 37% | 3,597 ft | |
| May | 35% | 3,654 ft | |
| Jun | 17% | 3,540 ft | |
| Jul | 10% | 3,499 ft | |
| Aug | 21% | 3,350 ft | |
| Sep | 35% | 3,499 ft | |
| Oct | 36% | 3,499 ft | |
| Nov | 41% | 3,499 ft | |
| Dec | 18% | 3,516 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~3,350–3,716 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kikwit Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Kikwit Airport?
The ICAO code for Kikwit Airport is FZCA, and its IATA code is KKW.
Where is Kikwit Airport located?
Kikwit Airport is medium airport located in Kikwit, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at an elevation of 1,572 ft (479 m).
How many runways does Kikwit Airport have?
Kikwit Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,151 ft / 1,570 m.
What time zone is Kikwit Airport in?
Kikwit Airport is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Kikwit Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Kikwit Airport is approximately 0.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Kikwit Airport?
The nearest airport to Kikwit Airport is Yembe Moke Airport (FZEM), about 40.1 nm to the wnw, followed by Vanga Airport and Idiofa Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Kikwit Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.