Airport Overview
Lichinga Airport is in the Niassa province of northern Mozambique. The airport is a small regional airport, serving the city of Lichinga and the surrounding area. The airport is mainly used for domestic flights, with regular connections to the Mozambican capital, Maputo, and other cities in Mozambique.
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Regular flights: Maputo-Nampula-Lichinga (Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun)
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Charter flights by Mozambique Leaf Tobacco from Lilongwe (Exports by rail via Cuamba and Nacala, or by road via Malawi and Tete)
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Aircrafts like Boeing 737, Bombardier Q400 and Embraer 190
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Mozambique |
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Province or District |
Lichinga, Niassa |
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Nearest Town or City |
Lichinga 7 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Aerodromo de Lichinga |
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Latitude |
-13.27399 |
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Longitude |
35.26626 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
1,369 m |
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IATA Code |
VXC |
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ICAO Code |
FQLC |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Aeroportos de Mocambique |
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Management Contact Person |
Sheila Chemane (+258864905310, +258845506387) |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Airport Picture
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2,530 m x 45 m |
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Runway Orientation |
08/26 |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes (managed by LAM) |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
No refuelling capacity. Equipment available but not operational.
