Lichinga Airport (VXC): Codes, Runways & Location
Lichinga Airport (IATA: VXC · ICAO: FQLC) is a medium-sized airport serving Lichinga, Mozambique. It lies at 13.2740° S, 35.2663° E, 4505 ft (1373 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lichinga Airport
Lichinga Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Lichinga in Mozambique. It is identified by the IATA code VXC and the ICAO code FQLC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Lichinga Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2530 m (8300 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 4505 ft (1373 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Salima Airport (LMB) about 91 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,530 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lichinga Airport
Where is Lichinga Airport located?
Lichinga Airport is located in Lichinga, Mozambique. Its coordinates are 13.2740° S, 35.2663° E.
What is the airport code for Lichinga Airport?
Lichinga Airport has an IATA code of VXC and an ICAO code of FQLC.
How long is the runway at Lichinga Airport?
Lichinga Airport's longest runway is about 2530 m (8300 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Lichinga Airport have?
Lichinga Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Lichinga Airport a major airport?
Lichinga Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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