Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Kolwezi Airport serves Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, under the IATA code KWZ and the ICAO code FZQM. The airport lies at an elevation of 5007 ft (1526 m) and runs on Africa/Lubumbashi time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Use the arrivals and departures pages to check today's flights at Kolwezi Airport, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Kolwezi Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. If a flight you expect is missing, check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights appear under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | FZQM |
|---|---|
| IATA | KWZ |
| Type | Regional airport |
| City | Kolwezi |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Elevation | 5,007 ft (1,526 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.7659, 25.5057 |
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Key facts about Kolwezi Airport
Kolwezi Airport is located at -10.7659, 25.5057, at an elevation of 5007 ft (1526 m) above sea level. A single runway handles all traffic here, so all arrivals and departures share it, and weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule. Local time at the airport follows Africa/Lubumbashi. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Getting to Kolwezi Airport
The airport is roughly 7.1 km (4 mi) from the centre of Kolwezi, measured in a straight line. Whatever your transport, confirm your terminal before leaving; and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Kolwezi Airport flight status
How do I check Kolwezi Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Kolwezi Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Kolwezi Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Kolwezi Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Kolwezi Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Kolwezi Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes KWZ and FZQM mean?
Both identify the same airport. KWZ is the IATA code for Kolwezi Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; FZQM is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Kolwezi Airport in?
Kolwezi Airport keeps Africa/Lubumbashi time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.