Rutshuru Airport is a small general aviation airstrip located in Rutshuru, a town in North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airport is identified by its ICAO code FZNC and has no assigned IATA code, reflecting its limited commercial significance. The Rutshuru area has experienced prolonged instability due to armed conflict involving various militia groups, which has significantly affected aviation activity and the airport's operational status over the years. The facility primarily supports humanitarian, missionary, and occasional charter operations rather than scheduled commercial services. Given the remote and volatile nature of the region, the airport plays a logistical role for aid organizations and UN agencies operating in eastern DRC, where road infrastructure is often unreliable or unsafe.