# Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)

> Lubumbashi, CD · IATA: FBM · ICAO: FZQA · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `FBM` |
| ICAO | `FZQA` |
| City | Lubumbashi |
| Country | CD |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 1309 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -11.59130, 27.53090 |

## Description

Cobalt and copper define the freight that moves through Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM). Serving the Haut-Katanga mining province, the airport pairs scheduled passenger services with a busy cargo operation tied directly to the extractive industry. Inbound aircraft bring mining spares, chemical reagents and high-value equipment, while outbound capacity carries refined and semi-finished mineral products toward global markets. Road links reach the surrounding mine sites, and the rail corridor connects onward to Zambia and the South African port of Durban. A modernisation programme begun in 2025 is upgrading the apron to host four wide-body aircraft at once and lifting terminal throughput. Customs facilities and bonded storage are geared to mineral exports, making FBM a practical base for forwarders handling resource-sector clients. It remains the principal air entry point for the mineral-rich southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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