Beira International Airport (FQBR)
Large airport · Beira, Sofala Province, Mozambique
Airport data
| Name | Beira International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FQBR |
| IATA | BEW |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 19°47'47" E 34°54'27" -19.79640, 34.90760 |
| Location | Beira, Sofala Province, Mozambique |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Beira International Airport at a glance
Beira International Airport is a large airport in Beira, Sofala Province, Mozambique, known to airline systems as BEW. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FQBR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FQBR 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 Beira International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chimoio Airport | FQCH | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Bazaruto Island Airport | BZB | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Indigo Bay Lodge Airport | IBL | 220 km (119 NM) |
| Benguera Island Airport | BCW | 235 km (127 NM) |
| Vilankulo Airport | FQVL | 251 km (136 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Beira International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Beira International 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 16 airports and airfields we list for Mozambique — 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 Beira International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Beira International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Beira International Airport is FQBR, and its IATA code is BEW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Beira International Airport above sea level?
Beira International Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Beira International Airport located?
The airport lies at -19.7964, 34.9076 — in Beira, Sofala Province, Mozambique, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chimoio Airport, about 171 km away.
Does FQBR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FQBR 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 Beira International Airport?
Beira International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.