Dolisie Airport - DIS
Dolisie Airport is an airport that serves Dolisie City, formerly known as Loubomo. The airport is located in the Dolisie, The Republic of Congo. It sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet above mean sea level. There is one runway measuring 2,050 meters; it has an asphalt surface. Owned and operated by the Congo government, Dolisie Airport’s IATA and ICAO code is DIS and FCPL.
Best Time to Visit
DIS is open year-round and 24 hours a day. It has a non-directional beacon that is located on the field adjacent to the airport. A non-directional beacon is a radio transmitter that is used in aviation. Dolisie Airport’s coordinates are S4°12.72' / E12°39.95. The airport is in the city of Dolisie, which was known as Loubomo till it was changed in 1991. Located in the western province of Niari. It is the third largest city in the country and is known as an important commercial center. Aside from being a passenger hub, Dolisie Airport – DIS also serves as a cargo hub for the city. From the airport, passengers can make use of the Congo-Ocean Railway, which connects to Pointe-Noire, Brazzaville. Cities located near Dolisie Airport include Nyaki, Tshela, Sibiti, and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a small handful of great hotels located near the airport and in the area that it serves. One of the best-reviewed properties in the area is La Dolisienne. This three-star hotel is just a few minutes’ drive from Dolisie Airport. Another well-reviewed property is the three-star KM Hotel. It is also just a few minutes’ drive from the airport.
An alternate airport to Dolisie Airport – DIS is the Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (PNR), which is located in Pointe-Noir, Congo.