Nampula Airport (APL): Codes, Runways & Location
Nampula Airport (IATA: APL · ICAO: FQNP) is a large airport serving Nampula, Mozambique. It lies at 15.1056° S, 39.2818° E, 1444 ft (440 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nampula Airport
Nampula Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Nampula in Mozambique. It is identified by the IATA code APL and the ICAO code FQNP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Nampula Airport has 2 runways 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 surfaces: asphalt, gravel. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1444 ft (440 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Angoche Airport (ANO) about 139 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 Nampula Airport
Where is Nampula Airport located?
Nampula Airport is located in Nampula, Mozambique. Its coordinates are 15.1056° S, 39.2818° E.
What is the airport code for Nampula Airport?
Nampula Airport has an IATA code of APL and an ICAO code of FQNP.
How long is the runway at Nampula Airport?
Nampula 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 Nampula Airport have?
Nampula Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, gravel surfacing.
Is Nampula Airport a major airport?
Nampula Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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