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Kavadja Airport (KWD)

Kavadja, Central African Republic · small airport · 7.965° 23.526° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeKWD
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameKavadja Airport
MunicipalityKavadja
CountryCentral African Republic
ContinentAF
Latitude7.965° N
Longitude23.526° E
Elevation2395 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryCentral African Republic
ISO Code
RegionKavadja
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Bangui
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+1
DST Offset
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🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving KWD

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (8.0°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Kavadja Airport (IATA: KWD) is a small, remote airstrip serving the village of Kavadja in the eastern Central African Republic. It has no scheduled commercial service and is used mainly by light aircraft, charters, and occasional humanitarian flights. The facility is basic, with a simple runway and limited infrastructure, making it a vital but weather-dependent link to the region.

💡 Local Tip
Bring small-denomination CFA francs and a headlamp; there are no shops or reliable power at the strip, and departures can be delayed by weather or wildlife on the runway.
🚖 Getting There

There is no public transport at the airport; arrange a 4x4 or motorbike pickup through your charter operator, host, or local contact before arrival. Road access from nearby towns can be rough and seasonal, so allow extra time in the rainy season. Confirm that your ground transport is waiting, as the strip is remote and has no taxi rank.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport code for Kavadja Airport?
A: The IATA code is KWD. No ICAO code is published for this small airstrip.

Q: Are there scheduled flights to Kavadja Airport?
A: No, it is a small general aviation airstrip with no regular commercial airline service; flights are typically charter or private.

Q: What facilities are available at Kavadja Airport?
A: Expect very basic or no passenger facilities; there is likely no terminal, fuel, or scheduled ground transport. Travelers should arrange all logistics in advance.

Q: How do I get to Kavadja?
A: Access is usually by road from nearby towns or by arranged charter aircraft; roads can be difficult in the rainy season, so confirm conditions locally.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 26, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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🌏 Nearby Airports (Top 5)

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ODA Ouadda Airport Ouadda, Central African Republic 124.2 km 77.2 mi View →
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