# Kindu Airport (KND)

> Kindu, CD · IATA: KND · ICAO: FZOA · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `KND` |
| ICAO | `FZOA` |
| City | Kindu |
| Country | CD |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 497 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -2.91918, 25.91540 |

## Description

Kindu's significance rests on infrastructure rather than runway capacity: a river port on the Lualaba and a railhead where freight is transferred between rail cars and riverboats — a mainstay of the Maniema economy. Lines from Kalemie, Kamina and Kananga reach the city from the south, while the waterway runs downstream toward Kisangani. The airport adds Congo Airways links to Kinshasa, Goma and Kisangani. Air freight is limited and moves as belly load; rail and river define Kindu's real cargo role. For forwarders, the multimodal interchange is the key reference point.

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