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Kalemie Airport (FMI) Guide

Kalemie Airport serves Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It supports scheduled passenger service. IATA code FMI. ICAO code FZRF.

IATA FMI ICAO FZRF Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Quick Facts

Core identifiers and coordinates pulled from the airport dataset.

IATA

FMI

ICAO

FZRF

City

Kalemie

Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Airport type

medium airport

Scheduled service

Yes

Coordinates

-5.8756, 29.2500

Elevation

2,569 ft

Live flights to and from FMI

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Plan your departure from Kalemie Airport

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Choose a taxi or transfer for Kalemie Airport

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Plan your route around Kalemie Airport

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Weather at Kalemie Airport

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26.9°C

Mainly clear

Updated 2026-06-02 13:45:00

Feels like

28.7°C

Wind

12.9 kph

Visibility

20.5 km

Humidity

56%

Map / Location

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Coordinates

-5.8756, 29.2500

Nearby city

Kalemie

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Nearby airports

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Kapalagulu Airport

Kigoma Airport

Restaurants near Kalemie Airport

Closest places to eat around the airport, by distance.

Sangara Restaurant

Bangwe Road In Kigoma Hilltop Hotel, Kigoma 1160 Tanzania

1.0/5

Hotels near Kalemie Airport

Closest places to stay around the airport, by distance.

Hotel Beau-Vent

Boulevard Lumumba Kahinda, Kalemie Democratic Republic of the Congo

Emeraude Hotel

Boulevard Lumumba, Quartier de l'OUA, Av. De la victoire Kalemie Quartier de l'OUA, Av. De la victoire, Kalemie 56600 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Emeraude Hotel

Ave Tanganyika, Kalemie 56600 Democratic Republic of the Congo

3.0/5

Sdk Hotel

431 Kataki 1, Kalemie Democratic Republic of the Congo

Emeraude Hotel

12 Lumumba, Kalemie 2032 Democratic Republic of the Congo

SDK Hotel

431 Boulevard Lumumba Kataki 1, Kalemie Democratic Republic of the Congo

5.0/5

Airport Photos

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How to get from Kalemie Airport

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01 Taxi

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02 Car rental

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03 Public transport

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04 Airport transfer

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05 Distance to city center

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Parking at Kalemie Airport

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Runways & Technical Info

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Runways

06 / 24

5,741 ft · 98 ft wide · ASP

Not lighted Open

Frequencies

TWR

TWR

118.100 MHz

Traveler Comments about Kalemie Airport

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Review breakdown

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Recent review excerpts

Steven Mihigo

2026-04-25

1/5

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Bertin Prevoire

2026-01-14 · FR

5/5

Technical mechanics

AMISSI EC-SON

2026-01-01 · FR

5/5

Kainda Airport is one of the most remarkable entry points to the city of Kalemie. Beautiful and prized for its unique location, it sits right next to the majestic Lake Tanganyika. Upon arrival, tourists and travelers can admire the natural beauty of the lake, which stretches as far as the eye can see and offers a breathtaking panorama. This airport is not merely a transit point, but also a true showcase for the region, immediately giving visitors a glimpse of Kalemie's rich landscape and culture. Its proximity to the lake makes it a strategic and memorable location, reinforcing its role as an essential gateway to the city and its surrounding wonders.

Ernesto Madimba

2025-12-09

5/5

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Justin Kiraba

2025-11-11 · FR

5/5

Because

Ngenda kabezya Kabezya

2025-09-25 · FR

1/5

cyborg truck drivers all over the Democratic Republic of Congo

Mr lee Samy

2025-09-13

4/5

No public comment text was stored for this review.

David Bibetyo

2025-09-04 · FR

5/5

Pilot

FAQ

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What is the IATA code for Kalemie Airport?

The IATA code for Kalemie Airport is FMI.

Where is Kalemie Airport located?

Kalemie Airport is located in Kalemie, CD-TA, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Can I view airport photos before my trip?

Yes. The photo gallery on this page uses traveler-submitted airport imagery when it is available in the review dataset.

Can I open Kalemie Airport in Google Maps?

Yes. Use the map section on this page to open the airport location directly in Google Maps.

How can I check arrivals and departures?

Flight data is currently unavailable for this airport on this page. Check the airline or official airport channels for live status.

What is the ICAO code for Kalemie Airport?

The ICAO code for Kalemie Airport is FZRF.