Goma International Airport, colloquially known by its acronym AIG based on its French name, is the primary international airport serving Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Located in the Karisimbi commune, the airport lies approximately 2 kilometers from Goma's city center, strategically positioned between the active Nyiragongo volcano to the north and the gas-laden Lake Kivu. The airport is situated along the road to Rutshuru and is bordered by Murara, Virunga, and Majengo neighborhoods to the east and west, Mikeno (Birere) to the south, and Majengo to the north.
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Name | Goma International Airport |
City | Goma |
Country | Congo, Democratic Republic |
IATA Code | GOM |
Latitude | -1.66617 |
Longitude | 29.237929 |
Elevation (feet) | 5089 |
Wikipedia | Wikipedia link |
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