Inhambane Airport (FQIN)
Medium airport · Inhambane, Inhambane Province, Mozambique
Airport data
| Name | Inhambane Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FQIN |
| IATA | INH |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 23°52'35" E 35°24'31" -23.87640, 35.40850 |
| Location | Inhambane, Inhambane Province, Mozambique |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,625 ft (800 m) | 98 ft | SAN | No |
| 16/34 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Inhambane Airport at a glance
Inhambane Airport is a medium airport in Inhambane, Inhambane Province, Mozambique, known to airline systems as INH. The field elevation of 30 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FQIN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FQIN 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 Inhambane Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vilankulo Airport | FQVL | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Benguera Island Airport | BCW | 225 km (122 NM) |
| Indigo Bay Lodge Airport | IBL | 241 km (130 NM) |
| Bazaruto Island Airport | BZB | 260 km (140 NM) |
| Maputo Airport | FQMA | 365 km (197 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Inhambane Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 30 ft field elevation of Inhambane 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 Inhambane Airport
What is the ICAO code of Inhambane Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Inhambane Airport is FQIN, and its IATA code is INH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Inhambane Airport above sea level?
Inhambane Airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Inhambane Airport located?
The airport lies at -23.8764, 35.4085 — in Inhambane, Inhambane Province, Mozambique, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vilankulo Airport, about 207 km away.
Does FQIN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FQIN 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 Inhambane Airport?
Inhambane Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.