Mongu Airport (FLMG)
Medium airport · Mongu, Western Province, Zambia
Airport data
| Name | Mongu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FLMG |
| IATA | MNR |
| Elevation | 3,488 ft (1063 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 15°15'16" E 23°9'44" -15.25450, 23.16230 |
| Location | Mongu, Western Province, Zambia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,800 ft (1463 m) | 69 ft | BRI | No |
Mongu Airport at a glance
Mongu Airport is a medium airport in Mongu, Western Province, Zambia, known to airline systems as MNR. The field elevation of 3,488 ft (1063 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FLMG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 4,800 ft (1463 m) of bri surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FLMG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Mongu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Katima Mulilo Airport | FYKM | 286 km (154 NM) |
| Kasane International Airport | FBKE | 357 km (193 NM) |
| Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport | FLHN | 402 km (217 NM) |
| Kalumbila Airport | ZM-0045 | 415 km (224 NM) |
| Victoria Falls International Airport | FVFA | 426 km (230 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mongu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,488 ft field elevation of Mongu Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 10 airports and airfields we list for Zambia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Mongu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mongu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mongu Airport is FLMG, and its IATA code is MNR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mongu Airport above sea level?
Mongu Airport sits at an elevation of 3,488 feet (1063 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mongu Airport located?
The airport lies at -15.2545, 23.1623 — in Mongu, Western Province, Zambia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Katima Mulilo Airport, about 286 km away.
Does FLMG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FLMG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Mongu Airport?
Mongu Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,800 ft (1463 m) with a BRI surface.