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Kalemie Airport

Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Kalemie Airport

Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Gateway to Tanganyika on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

Location
Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kalemie Airport (IATA: FMI, ICAO: FZRF) is a regional airport serving Kalemie, a port city in the Tanganyika Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Situated near the western shore of Lake Tanganyika, it provides essential air connectivity for a region where road infrastructure is limited. The airport supports humanitarian, cargo, and limited commercial operations, playing a critical role in relief efforts and regional transport across eastern DRC. It has been used by various UN and NGO aircraft operating in the broader Great Lakes region.
Terminals
The airport has a basic terminal facility typical of remote regional airports in the DRC, with minimal passenger amenities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Kalemie city center is primarily via road by taxi or private vehicle, as no formal public transit system serves the airport.
Airlines here
CAA (Congo Airways) and smaller regional carriers have operated services here, alongside UN and humanitarian charter operators.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Tanganyika Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • ›Situated near Lake Tanganyika, one of the world's largest and deepest lakes.
  • ›The airport serves as a lifeline for humanitarian and relief operations in the region.
  • ›Road infrastructure in the surrounding area is limited, making air access critical.
  • ›Has been used by MONUSCO (UN peacekeeping mission) and various NGO aircraft.
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Kalemie Airport
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Kalemie Airport is an airport serving Kalemie in Tanganyika Province and on Lake Tanganyika, in the southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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