Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport (VJB): Codes, Runways & Location
Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport (IATA: VJB · ICAO: FQXA) is a small airport serving Xai-Xai, Mozambique. It lies at 24.8929° S, 33.7530° E, 291 ft (89 m) above sea level.
Overview of Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport
Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Xai-Xai in Mozambique. It is identified by the IATA code VJB and the ICAO code FQXA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1800 m (5906 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: concrete. The field elevation is 291 ft (89 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Chokwé Airport (TGS) about 90 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport
Where is Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport located?
Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport is located in Xai-Xai, Mozambique. Its coordinates are 24.8929° S, 33.7530° E.
What is the airport code for Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport?
Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport has an IATA code of VJB and an ICAO code of FQXA.
How long is the runway at Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport?
Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport's longest runway is about 1800 m (5906 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport have?
Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport a major airport?
Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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