Goma Airport
Goma International Airport is the main air gateway for Goma in Congo - Kinshasa and is classified as a large airport, making it an important arrival point for visitors heading to the city, nearby border crossings, and the wider Lake Kivu region. Listed as GOM and FZNA, the airport sits at an elevation of 5,089 feet (1,551 m), so some travelers may notice the cooler feel and thinner air compared with lower-lying destinations. For most passengers, it functions as a practical regional hub rather than a sprawling transfer airport, which can make arrivals and departures feel more straightforward.
About Goma Airport
Goma International Airport is the main air gateway for Goma in Congo - Kinshasa and is classified as a large airport, making it an important arrival point for visitors heading to the city, nearby border crossings, and the wider Lake Kivu region. Listed as GOM and FZNA, the airport sits at an elevation of 5,089 feet (1,551 m), so some travelers may notice the cooler feel and thinner air compared with lower-lying destinations. For most passengers, it functions as a practical regional hub rather than a sprawling transfer airport, which can make arrivals and departures feel more straightforward.
Airport Overview
Goma International Airport is the main air gateway for Goma in Congo - Kinshasa and is classified as a large airport, making it an important arrival point for visitors heading to the city, nearby border crossings, and the wider Lake Kivu region. Listed as GOM and FZNA, the airport sits at an elevation of 5,089 feet (1,551 m), so some travelers may notice the cooler feel and thinner air compared with lower-lying destinations. For most passengers, it functions as a practical regional hub rather than a sprawling transfer airport, which can make arrivals and departures feel more straightforward.
At a Glance
- Airport name: Goma International Airport
- IATA code: GOM
- ICAO code: FZNA
- Serves: Goma, Congo - Kinshasa
- Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi
- Runway: 17/35, 9,695 feet, asphalt, lighted
What Travelers Should Know
The airport has a single lighted asphalt runway, designated 17/35, with a length of 9,695 feet, which supports regular aircraft operations and helps keep flights moving in varying light conditions. Because it serves an important city in eastern Congo - Kinshasa, travelers should plan with extra time, keep printed or offline copies of travel documents, and confirm ground transport before arrival, especially if landing later in the day. Knowing the local time zone, Africa/Lubumbashi, is also useful when checking schedules, arranging pickups, or coordinating onward travel.
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FAQ
Goma Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Goma Airport is located in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Africa), at coordinates -1.670°, 29.240°.
- Its IATA code is GOM and its ICAO code is FZNA.
- Goma Airport serves Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Goma Airport operates on Africa/Lubumbashi local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Goma Airport sits at latitude -1.670° and longitude 29.240°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GOM. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GOM is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GOM on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 267 virunga, Goma, Nord-Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the phone number is +243 992 161 659. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 5 other airports in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.