Mossel Bay Airport (MZY): Codes, Runways & Location
Mossel Bay Airport (IATA: MZY · ICAO: FAMO) is a small airport serving Mossel Bay, South Africa. It lies at 34.1587° S, 22.0557° E, 531 ft (162 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mossel Bay Airport
Mossel Bay Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Mossel Bay in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code MZY and the ICAO code FAMO. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Mossel Bay Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1145 m (3757 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business 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 531 ft (162 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being George Airport (GRJ) about 34 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 ≈ 1,145 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mossel Bay Airport
Where is Mossel Bay Airport located?
Mossel Bay Airport is located in Mossel Bay, South Africa. Its coordinates are 34.1587° S, 22.0557° E.
What is the airport code for Mossel Bay Airport?
Mossel Bay Airport has an IATA code of MZY and an ICAO code of FAMO.
How long is the runway at Mossel Bay Airport?
Mossel Bay Airport's longest runway is about 1145 m (3757 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Mossel Bay Airport have?
Mossel Bay Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mossel Bay Airport a major airport?
Mossel Bay Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Mossel Bay Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.