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Small airport

Tshimpi Airport

IATA MATICAO FZAM🇨🇩 Matadi
Coordinates
5.7996°S, 13.4404°E
Elevation
1,115 ft (340 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CD-BC
Time zone
Kinshasa(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:56
Sunrise
06:18
Sunset
18:07
Civil dusk
18:29

About 11h 49m 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 Tshimpi Airport

Tshimpi Airport

Matadi Tshimpi Airport is an airport serving the city of Matadi in Kongo Central Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The runway is north of Matadi, across the Congo River.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Map

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 195,150 ft / 1,570 mDirtUnlitOpen

Navaids(2)

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tshimpi Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tshimpi Airport?

The ICAO code for Tshimpi Airport is FZAM, and its IATA code is MAT.

Where is Tshimpi Airport located?

Tshimpi Airport is small airport located in Matadi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at an elevation of 1,115 ft (340 m).

How many runways does Tshimpi Airport have?

Tshimpi Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,150 ft / 1,570 m.

What time zone is Tshimpi Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tshimpi Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tshimpi Airport is approximately 1.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tshimpi Airport?

The nearest airport to Tshimpi Airport is Mvula Sanda Airport (FZAY), about 10.4 nm to the n, followed by Inga Airport and Boma Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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