DRC: Authorities suspend flights at Mbuji-Mayi Airport (MJM) for runway repairs Dec. 8

Event

Authorities have suspended flight services until further notice at Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) in Kasai-Oriental due to ongoing runway repairs. The airport serves Mbuji Mayi city and usually operates flights on the Kinshasa-Mbuji-Mayi and Lubumbashi-Mbuji-Mayi routes. Officials did not state when regular operations would resume.

Lingering flight disruptions are likely once the airport resumes operations as airlines work to clear flight and passenger backlogs.

Advice

Confirm flights if planning to travel or route air freight to MJM in the upcoming days. Consult travel operators for alternative routes and transfers. Do not check out accommodations until verifying onward travel.