{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Democratic Republic of the Congo",
    "addressLocality": "Ilebo"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and general aviation"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Ilebo",
  "code": "PFR",
  "connection_tips": "Ilebo Airport (PFR) serves the river port town of Ilebo in the Kasa\u00ef Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It primarily handles domestic charters and small regional carriers serving the local mining and river transport sectors. There is currently NO regular scheduled commercial civilian passenger service.\n\nGround transport into town is informal and consists of local motorcycle taxis and private hires which meet arrivals. A significant tip: Ilebo is a major terminal for the SNCC railway and the Kasai River boat services to Kinshasa; if heading to the capital, coordinate your river boat transfer at the wharf after landing.\n\nInfrastructure at the terminal is non-existent; the facility consists of a single unpaved runway. Arrive 2 hours early for manifest checks. Carry a satellite phone With only an unpaved runway and no real terminal, the airport works as a freight-and-river town checkpoint rather than a passenger amenity. A river boat or railway transfer should be arranged before landing, because Ilebo is a checkpoint town and not a place to improvise transport when the wharf or station pickup already knows your timing and the next leg is built around the river or rail network after you arrive locally there tonight.",
  "country": "Democratic Republic of the Congo",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/cd.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "River boat is the main onward transport mode to Kinshasa (FIH).",
    "Coordinate pickup with your local contact; no taxis wait on-site.",
    "The airport is a vital link for humanitarian missions serving central DRC.",
    "Bring all food, water, and emergency gear; zero services at the strip.",
    "Expect manual manifest checks and multiple security screenings."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Ilebo+Airport+Ilebo",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "has_commercial_service": true,
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "iataCode": "PFR",
  "icao": "FZVS",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -4.329919,
  "layover_planner_info": "Ilebo Airport (PFR) works best for straightforward domestic turns, not for building aggressive connection margins around multiple separate tickets. Use this page's published MCTs as the floor: 30 minutes for domestic transfers, 90 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Ilebo, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through N'Djili Airport (Kinshasa) (FIH) and Basongo Airport (BAN) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": 20.590124,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Ilebo Airport (PFR), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 90-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via N'Djili Airport (Kinshasa) (FIH) and Basongo Airport (BAN).",
  "name": "Ilebo Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "FIH",
      "name": "N'Djili Airport (Kinshasa)"
    },
    {
      "code": "BAN",
      "name": "Basongo Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MEW",
      "name": "Mweka Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Ilebo Airport (PFR), designated by the ICAO as FZVS, is a small domestic aviation facility serving the city of Ilebo in the Kasa\u00ef Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airport operates from a single, modest passenger terminal building designed to facilitate regional travel and essential charter operations for government and humanitarian personnel. It acts as a critical infrastructure link for the region, which is a major river transport hub situated along the banks of the Kasai River.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure is extremely basic and focused on essential transit services, providing a functional waiting hall and simple check-in counters. While the facility lacks modern commercial amenities such as retail shops, restaurants, or currency exchange desks, its urban location allows travelers to easily access services in the nearby city center. Processing times are typically very fast due to the low volume of passengers, but travelers are strongly encouraged to bring their own refreshments and handle all significant financial needs prior to arrival.\n\nOperationally, the airport features a single 4,117-foot unpaved grass runway (07/25) situated at an elevation of 1,450 feet. All flights are conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) during daylight hours, as the facility is not equipped with modern navigational aids or nighttime runway lighting. Ground transportation to central Ilebo and the nearby river port is well-supported by local taxi services, providing a quick 5-minute link to the city's main districts and the railway terminus for lines heading toward Lubumbashi.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilebo_Airport"
}