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Maputo airport is located three kilometres north of Maputo city.
It has a “4” aerodrome reference code and is capable of sustaining aeroplanes with a letter code up to “E”. The ATC approach is Cat I.
There are two terminals (Domestic and International) with three air bridges each and one cargo terminal.
Two handling companies and one catering company provide respective services to airlines.
The airport is open for operations 24 hours per day. However, it closes 30 minutes before and after VIP flight arrival or departure.
Maputo International Airport website:
https://www.aeroportos.co.mz/aeroporto-de-maputo
Maputo Airport | |
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Country | Mozambique |
Province or District | Maputo |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport | Maputo, 3 km |
Airport’s Complete Name | Maputo International Airport or Mavalane International Airport |
Latitude | -25.92086 |
Longitude | 32.57254 |
Elevation (ft and m) | 45 m (147 FT) |
IATA Code | MPM |
ICAO Code | FQMA |
Managing Company or Airport Authority | Aeroportos de Moçambique (ADM) |
Management Contact Person | Cândida Botelho - 843109373 |
Open From (hours) | 00:00 Hrs |
Open To (hours) | 24:00 Hrs |
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Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The airlines operating in Maputo include:
LAM – Mozambique Airlines (www.lam.co.mz/)
SAA – South African Airways (www.flysaa.com/)
Ethiopian Airlines (www.ethiopianairlines.com/MZ/EN/)
Qatar Airways (www.qatarairways.com/)
Turkish Airlines (www.turkishairlines.com/)
TAP – Portuguese Airlines (http://www.flytap.com/)
Kenya Airways (www.kenya-airways.com/)
TAAG – Angola Airlines (www.taag.com/)
Fastjet (www.fastjet.com/)
The main handling company is MAHS (Mozambique Airport Handling Services): http://www.mahs.co.mz/
The catering company is SMS: http://www.smscatering.co.mz/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The terminal has a capacity of 900,000 passengers a year and can serve up to 400 arriving and departing passengers per hour.
Performance for 2017 | |||
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Per Year | Per Month | Per Day | |
Total Aircraft Movements | 18,858 | ||
Total Passengers | 940,762 | ||
Total Capacity of the Airport (mt) | |||
Current Activity of the Airport (mt) | |||
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) | No | ||
Runways
Runway #1 | |
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Runway Dimensions | 3,660 m x 45 m |
Orientation | 05/23 |
Surface | Flexible/Asphalt |
Runway #2 | |
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Runway Dimensions | 1,700 m x 45 m |
Orientation | 10/28 |
Surface | Flexible/Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs | Yes | JET A-1 fuel | Yes |
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Immigration | Yes | AVGAS 100 | Yes |
Terminal Building | Yes | Single Point Refuelling | Yes |
Passenger Terminal | Yes | Air Starter Units | Yes |
Cargo terminal | Yes | Ground Power (mobile) | Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield | Yes | Ground Handling Services | Yes |
Control Tower | Yes | Latrine Servicing | Yes |
Weather Facilities | Yes | Fire Fighting Category (9) | Yes |
Catering Services | Yes | De-icing Equipment | No |
Base Operating Room | Yes | Parking Ramp Lighting | Yes |
Airport Radar | No | Approach & Runway Lights | Yes |
NDB | No | VOR | Yes |
ILS | Yes |
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details | |||
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo | Reference code “E” | ||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet | Reference code “E” | ||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) | |||
Storage Area (m3 and mt) | |||
Handling Equipment | |||
Elevators / Hi Loaders | Yes | Max Capacity (mt) | 14 tons |
Max Height (m) | B747 cabin height | ||
Loading Ramps | Yes | ||
Other Comments |
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Customs Guidance
Customs is operational 24 hours a day and has an office at airport. It normally takes 3-5 minutes for each passage in the passenger terminal. In the cargo terminal, it depends on the amount of goods to be cleared.
Storage Facilities
Arrangements for storage must be requested to MAHS 48 hours in advance.
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
Charges | Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) | ||
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0 - 7,000 | 7,001 - 136,000 | 136,001 and over | |
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ | 23 - 56 | 56 - 342 | 342 - 540 |
Landing USD - $ | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Night Landing USD - $ | ±125 | ±125 | ±125 |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
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Parking | 0.5/3h | 0.5/3h | 0.5/3h |
Handling Charges | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
Price per Litre USD - $ | |
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Jet A-1 | 0.34 |
Avgas |
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
Import Charges | ||
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Type of Charge | Rate USD - $ per kg | Comments |
Handling Charge | 5-25 | By operation |
Break Bulk Fee |
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Diplomatic Mail |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
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Cold Storage Fee |
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Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
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Storage per Day |
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Export | ||
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
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International Air Waybill |
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Local Air Waybill |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
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Diplomatic Mail |
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Storage Charges per Day |
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AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES
Weight | First Hour (USD) | Additional (USD) |
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0 – 40,000 kg | 83.30 | 30/30 min or fraction |
40,001 – 100,000 kg | 89.25 | 40/30 min or fraction |
100,001 – 190,000 kg | 97.75 | 50/30 min or fraction |
190,000 kg and over | 110.50 | 60/30 min or fraction |
Security
The airport has modern and up-to-date security screening equipment and procedures for both departing and arriving passengers. However, the control over luggage helpers present on the arrival and departure halls leaves leaves the airport open to regular security violations as there is frequent access to these restricted areas by these workers, not all of them in possession of the required permits.
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