Pemba Airport (POL): Codes, Runways & Location
Pemba Airport (IATA: POL · ICAO: FQPB) is a medium-sized airport serving Pemba, Mozambique. It lies at 12.9933° S, 40.5249° E, 331 ft (101 m) above sea level.
Overview of Pemba Airport
Pemba Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Pemba in Mozambique. It is identified by the IATA code POL and the ICAO code FQPB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Pemba Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1800 m (5905 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. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 331 ft (101 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ibo Airport (IBO) about 72 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 ≈ 1,800 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Pemba Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pemba Airport
Where is Pemba Airport located?
Pemba Airport is located in Pemba, Mozambique. Its coordinates are 12.9933° S, 40.5249° E.
What is the airport code for Pemba Airport?
Pemba Airport has an IATA code of POL and an ICAO code of FQPB.
How long is the runway at Pemba Airport?
Pemba Airport's longest runway is about 1800 m (5905 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Pemba Airport have?
Pemba Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Pemba Airport a major airport?
Pemba Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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