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Mbuji Mayi Airport

Regional Airport · Mbuji Mayi, KE, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Conditions are good for visual flight at Mbuji Mayi Airport. It's 90°F (feels like 99°F) with 59% humidity. Winds from 360° at 10 kt.

ICAOFZWAIATAMJM
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC+2--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation2,221ft677 m
Longest runway6,558ft1,999 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates-6.12, 23.576°07'16.5"S 23°34'08.4"E
ClassRegionalScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 3 d ago
This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.
90°F32°C · Dew 73°FFeels like 99°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW360° @ 10 kt
  • Visibility5.6 sm
  • CeilingUnlimited
  • Humidity59%
  • Altimeter29.83 inHg
  • Pressure1010 hPa
  • GustsNone
Scattered 2,400′Few 3,000′

METAR observation

Live
RAWMETAR FZWA 261400Z 36010KT 9000 SCT024 FEW030CB 32/23 Q1010 NOSIG
Decoded — plain language
Wind360° @ 10 kt
Visibility5.6 sm
Temperature90°F / 32°C
Dew point73°F · 59% RH
Altimeter29.83 inHg
CeilingUnlimited
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyScattered 2,400′, Few 3,000′

Observed 26 Sep 2026 14:00Z·Mbuji-Mayi Arpt, KE, CD·3 d ago

Runway winds

16/34
NESW
34
Headwind9 kt
Crosswind3 kt from R
★ Best
16
Tailwind9 kt
Crosswind3 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.

Quick answers

Updated 19:50 UTC
What is the weather at Mbuji Mayi Airport (FZWA) right now?
Conditions are good for visual flight at Mbuji Mayi Airport. It's 90°F (feels like 99°F) with 59% humidity. Winds from 360° at 10 kt. (observed 14:00 UTC)
Is FZWA VFR or IFR right now?
FZWA is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at FZWA has the best headwind right now?
With the wind from 360° at 10 kt, runway 34 gives a 9 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Mbuji Mayi Airport have?
Mbuji Mayi Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,558 ft (1,999 m). Field elevation is 2,221 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at FZWA?
Tower 118.30 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at FZWA?
On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 04:11 UTC and sunset at 16:20 UTC; civil twilight ends at 16:41 UTC.

Runways

1 total
16/34◐ lit
6,558 ft1,999 × 148 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

3 listed
Tower118.30
Approach124.10
A/G890.30RDO
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.