# Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM)

> Mbuji Mayi, CD · IATA: MJM · ICAO: FZWA · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `MJM` |
| ICAO | `FZWA` |
| City | Mbuji Mayi |
| Country | CD |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 677 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -6.12124, 23.56900 |

## Description

Mbuji-Mayi Airport (MJM) owes its existence to diamonds: it grew with the rise of the mining company MIBA and the rapid expansion of Bakwanga's diamond fields. Today it remains the main airport of Kasai-Oriental province, handling domestic flights alongside high-value mineral shipments. Outbound cargo is dominated by rough and industrial diamonds destined for trading centres such as Antwerp and Dubai. Because the goods are light but valuable, security and customs control matter more than tonnage or warehouse space. Surface links to the rest of the country are limited, reinforcing the role of air transport for urgent consignments. For forwarders serving the mining sector, MJM is a specialised, security-sensitive point of entry and exit.

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