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Libenge Airport (LIE)

Libenge, Democratic Republic of the Congo · small airport · 3.627° 18.639° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeLIE
ICAO CodeFZFA
Typesmall airport
NameLibenge Airport
MunicipalityLibenge
CountryDemocratic Republic of the Congo
ContinentAF
Latitude3.627° N
Longitude18.639° E
Elevation1125 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryDemocratic Republic of the Congo
ISO Code
RegionLibenge
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
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 LIE

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (3.6°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

Libenge Airport (IATA: LIE, ICAO: FZFA) is a small airstrip serving Libenge, a river port town in the Sud-Ubangi Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Located near the Ubangi River in the country's northwest, it primarily handles light aircraft, charter flights, and occasional humanitarian or medical services. The airport provides essential access to a remote region where road and river travel can be slow and seasonal.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know to confirm their onward or return flight the day before and again on the morning of departure—charter and humanitarian flights at Libenge can shift with weather, passenger loads, or operational needs.
🚖 Getting There

There is no regular public transport at Libenge Airport; arrange a taxi, motorbike taxi, or hotel pickup in advance. The short trip into Libenge is usually quick, but roads can be muddy and difficult during the rainy season. If you are connecting onward by river or road, allow extra time and confirm conditions locally.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines operate at Libenge Airport?
A: There are no major scheduled airlines based at Libenge; flights are typically charter, private, or humanitarian/medical, and schedules can be irregular.

Q: What are the airport codes for Libenge Airport?
A: The IATA code is LIE and the ICAO code is FZFA.

Q: How far is Libenge Airport from the town center?
A: The airport is very close to Libenge town, usually a short drive or motorbike ride, but confirm the exact meeting point with your local contact.

Q: What facilities are available at Libenge Airport?
A: Expect only basic facilities. There may be no reliable food, ATM, or Wi-Fi, so carry water, cash, and any essential supplies.

AI-generated content · Generated Sep 26, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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