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Lusambo Airport (LBO)

Lusambo, Democratic Republic of the Congo · small airport · -4.962° 23.378° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeLBO
ICAO CodeFZVI
Typesmall airport
NameLusambo Airport
MunicipalityLusambo
CountryDemocratic Republic of the Congo
ContinentAF
Latitude-4.962° S
Longitude23.378° E
Elevation1407 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryDemocratic Republic of the Congo
ISO Code
RegionLusambo
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 LBO

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (5.0°S)

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

Lusambo Airport (LBO/FZVI) is a small airstrip serving Lusambo, the capital of Sankuru Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies near the Sankuru River in a remote central region where air links are often more practical than long road journeys. The airport mainly handles light aircraft and irregular domestic services rather than large commercial traffic.

💡 Local Tip
Ask local pilots or your operator about runway surface and weight limits before flying in, and build in a weather buffer—heavy rain can quickly make the strip unsuitable for some aircraft.
🚖 Getting There

Lusambo Airport is close to Lusambo town, so transfers are usually by local taxi, motorcycle taxi, or a pre-arranged vehicle from your hotel or host. Roads can be unpaved and slow, especially in the rainy season, so allow extra time. There is no reliable public shuttle service, so confirm your pickup before arrival.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the IATA code for Lusambo Airport?
A: The IATA code is LBO.

Q: What is the ICAO code for Lusambo Airport?
A: The ICAO code is FZVI.

Q: Where is Lusambo Airport located?
A: It serves Lusambo, the capital of Sankuru Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, near the Sankuru River.

Q: Are there scheduled flights to Lusambo Airport?
A: Services are limited and often irregular or charter-based, so check with local operators or DRC aviation authorities before planning travel.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 26, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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