Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Lubumbashi International Airport (IATA: FBM, ICAO: FZQA) serves Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airport sits at an elevation of 4295 ft (1309 m) and keeps local time in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone. That is worth knowing, because 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 Lubumbashi International Airport, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at Lubumbashi International Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | FZQA |
|---|---|
| IATA | FBM |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Lubumbashi |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Elevation | 4,295 ft (1,309 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.5915, 27.5308 |
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Key facts about Lubumbashi International Airport
Lubumbashi International Airport is located at -11.5915, 27.5308, at an elevation of 4295 ft (1309 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. The airport keeps Africa/Lubumbashi time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Getting to Lubumbashi International Airport
The airport is roughly 9.5 km (6 mi) from the centre of Lubumbashi, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: 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 Lubumbashi International Airport flight status
How do I check Lubumbashi International Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Lubumbashi International Airport departures today?
Today's outbound flights from Lubumbashi International Airport are on the live departures page, 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 Lubumbashi International 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 Lubumbashi International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Lubumbashi International Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes FBM and FZQA mean?
Both identify the same airport. FBM is the IATA code for Lubumbashi International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; FZQA is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Lubumbashi International Airport in?
Lubumbashi International Airport keeps Africa/Lubumbashi time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.