Vilankulo Airport (VNX): Codes, Runways & Location
Vilankulo Airport (IATA: VNX · ICAO: FQVL) is a medium-sized airport serving Vilanculo, Mozambique. It lies at 22.0184° S, 35.3133° E, 46 ft (14 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vilankulo Airport
Vilankulo Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Vilanculo in Mozambique. It is identified by the IATA code VNX and the ICAO code FQVL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Vilankulo Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1470 m (4823 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional 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 46 ft (14 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Benguera Island Airport (BCW) about 22 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 ≈ 1,470 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vilankulo Airport
Where is Vilankulo Airport located?
Vilankulo Airport is located in Vilanculo, Mozambique. Its coordinates are 22.0184° S, 35.3133° E.
What is the airport code for Vilankulo Airport?
Vilankulo Airport has an IATA code of VNX and an ICAO code of FQVL.
How long is the runway at Vilankulo Airport?
Vilankulo Airport's longest runway is about 1470 m (4823 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Vilankulo Airport have?
Vilankulo Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Vilankulo Airport a major airport?
Vilankulo Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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