Mocímboa da Praia Airport (MZB): Codes, Runways & Location
Mocímboa da Praia Airport (IATA: MZB · ICAO: FQMP) is a medium-sized airport serving Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique. It lies at 11.3618° S, 40.3549° E, 89 ft (27 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mocímboa da Praia Airport
Mocímboa da Praia Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Mocímboa da Praia in Mozambique. It is identified by the IATA code MZB and the ICAO code FQMP. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Mocímboa da Praia Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2000 m (6562 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 89 ft (27 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Palma Airport (LMZ) about 69 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 ≈ 2,000 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mocímboa da Praia Airport
Where is Mocímboa da Praia Airport located?
Mocímboa da Praia Airport is located in Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique. Its coordinates are 11.3618° S, 40.3549° E.
What is the airport code for Mocímboa da Praia Airport?
Mocímboa da Praia Airport has an IATA code of MZB and an ICAO code of FQMP.
How long is the runway at Mocímboa da Praia Airport?
Mocímboa da Praia Airport's longest runway is about 2000 m (6562 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Mocímboa da Praia Airport have?
Mocímboa da Praia Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mocímboa da Praia Airport a major airport?
Mocímboa da Praia Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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