Chimoio Airport (FQCH)
Medium airport · Chimoio, Manica Province, Mozambique
Airport data
| Name | Chimoio Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FQCH |
| IATA | VPY |
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 19°9'5" E 33°25'44" -19.15130, 33.42900 |
| Location | Chimoio, Manica Province, Mozambique |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chimoio Airport at a glance
Chimoio Airport is a medium airport in Chimoio, Manica Province, Mozambique, known to airline systems as VPY. The field elevation of 2,287 ft (697 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FQCH 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, 01/19, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FQCH 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 Chimoio Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beira International Airport | FQBR | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Mutoko Airport | FVMT | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport | FVRG | 281 km (152 NM) |
| Buffalo Range Airport | FVCZ | 283 km (153 NM) |
| Masvingo International Airport | FVMV | 287 km (155 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chimoio Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,287 ft field elevation of Chimoio 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 Chimoio Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chimoio Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chimoio Airport is FQCH, and its IATA code is VPY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chimoio Airport above sea level?
Chimoio Airport sits at an elevation of 2,287 feet (697 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chimoio Airport located?
The airport lies at -19.1513, 33.4290 — in Chimoio, Manica Province, Mozambique, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Beira International Airport, about 171 km away.
Does FQCH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FQCH 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 Chimoio Airport?
Chimoio Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.