Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport (FMCI)
Medium airport · Fomboni, Mohéli (Mwali), Comoros
Airport data
| Name | Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FMCI |
| IATA | NWA |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 12°17'53" E 43°45'59" -12.29810, 43.76650 |
| Location | Fomboni, Mohéli (Mwali), Comoros |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,265 ft (1300 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport at a glance
Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport is a medium airport in Fomboni, Mohéli (Mwali), Comoros, known to airline systems as NWA. The field elevation of 46 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FMCI 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, 13/31, offers 4,265 ft (1300 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FMCI 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 Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ouani Airport | FMCV | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport | FMCH | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Dzaoudzi Pamandzi International Airport | FMCZ | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Pemba Airport | FQPB | 360 km (194 NM) |
| Mocímboa da Praia Airport | FQMP | 386 km (208 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 46 ft field elevation of Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam 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 3 airports and airfields we list for Comoros — 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 Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport is FMCI, and its IATA code is NWA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport above sea level?
Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport located?
The airport lies at -12.2981, 43.7665 — in Fomboni, Mohéli (Mwali), Comoros, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ouani Airport, about 74 km away.
Does FMCI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FMCI 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 Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport?
Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,265 ft (1300 m) with a ASP surface.