Flight Support · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Rughenda Airfield

FZMB · RUE
Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
0°07'01.7"N 29°18'46.8"E
ICAO FZMB · IATA RUE

LFS's 24/7 ops desk can coordinate flight support requests for Rughenda Airfield (FZMB · RUE) in Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. From flight planning and CAA permits to contract fuel, ground handling, crew hotac and concierge, every service is delivered through a single point of contact and consolidated on a single invoice.

Airport specifications
Longest runway
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Runways
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Field elevation
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Coordinates
0.1171, 29.3130
0°07'01.7"N 29°18'46.8"E
Operating hours
Contact OPS
Customs hours
Not AOE
Curfew
None on file
LFS coverage
Partner network

Rughenda Airfield is identified by ICAO location indicator FZMB and IATA code RUE.

It serves the municipality of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The aerodrome reference point is 0.1171°, 29.3130°.

The nearest larger airport is Wageni Airport, about 26 NM away.

About Butembo

Operational context

Rughenda Airfield (FZMB · RUE) serves Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

For crew, LFS coordinates ground transport, vetted hotac and visa support in Butembo.For passengers, VIP terminal access, concierge and security screening can be arranged on short notice. All services are delivered through a single LFS account manager and consolidated on a single invoice.

Services at FZMB
Flight Dispatch
  • ▸OFP & route optimization
  • ▸Weather & NOTAM brief
  • ▸ETOPS / EDTO planning
  • ▸Fuel & payload calculations
Permits & Slots
  • ▸Overflight clearances
  • ▸Landing permits
  • ▸Slot coordination
  • ▸Diplomatic & charter approvals
Contract Fuel
  • ▸Negotiated into-plane pricing
  • ▸Single consolidated invoice
  • ▸Fuel quality assurance
  • ▸24/7 release coordination
Ground Handling
  • ▸Marshalling, GPU, stairs
  • ▸Lavatory & potable water
  • ▸Baggage & security
  • ▸VIP terminal access
Crew & PAX
  • ▸Hotac & ground transport
  • ▸Visas & immigration support
  • ▸Catering coordination
  • ▸Concierge & meet-and-greet
24/7 OPS
  • ▸Live trip dashboard
  • ▸Document delivery
  • ▸eAPIS / GENDEC filing
  • ▸On-the-ground supervision
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