VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Lubumbashi International Airport

Large International Airport · Lubumbashi, HK, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Conditions are good for visual flight at Lubumbashi International Airport. It's 86°F with 46% humidity. Winds from 080° at 5 kt. Cloud ceiling 30,000 ft.

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Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC+2--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation4,295ft1,309 m

Longest runway10,623ft3,238 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates-11.59, 27.5311°35'29.4"S 27°31'50.7"E

ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 4 h 57 min ago

This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.

86°F30°C · Dew 63°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

080° @ 5 kt

Visibility6+ sm
Ceiling30,000 ft AGL
Humidity46%
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Pressure1015 hPa
GustsNone

Scattered 2,200′Broken 30,000′

Conditions are good for visual flight at Lubumbashi International Airport. It's 86°F with 46% humidity. Winds from 080° at 5 kt. Cloud ceiling 30,000 ft.

METAR observation

Live

RAWMETAR FZQA 281400Z 08005KT 9999 SCT022 TCU BKN300 30/17 Q1015 NOSIG

Decoded — plain language

Wind080° @ 5 kt

Visibility6+ sm

Temperature86°F / 30°C

Dew point63°F · 46% RH

Altimeter29.97 inHg

Ceiling30,000 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyScattered 2,200′, Broken 30,000′

Observed 28 Sep 2026 14:00Z·Lubumbashi Intl, HK, CD·4 h 57 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Mon 18:00Z – Wed 00:00Z

InitialMon 18:00Zuntil Mon 19:00Z
VFRWind090° @ 6 ktVis5.6 smSkyFew 1,800′
Now
BecomingMon 19:00Zuntil Tue 07:00Z
VFRWind340° @ 4 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
BecomingTue 07:00Zuntil Wed 00:00Z
VFRWind120° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 1,500′WeatherNo significant weather

RAW

TAF FZQA 281700Z 2818/2924 09006KT 9000 FEW018
  BECMG 2819/2821 34004KT CAVOK
  BECMG 2907/2909 12012KT FEW015

Issued 28 Sep 2026 17:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

07/25

Headwind5 kt

Crosswind1 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind5 kt

Crosswind1 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

1 total

07/25◐ lit

10,623 ft3,238 × 164 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

2 listed

Tower118.10

Approach128.10

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

LubumbashiNDB

285 kHz0.6 NM107° E

LUB

LubumbashiVOR-DME

116.70 MHz1.7 NM243° SW

LubumbashiNDB

275 kHz6.9 NM248° W

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point