Lichinga Airport (FQLC)
Medium airport · Lichinga, Niassa Province, Mozambique
Airport data
| Name | Lichinga Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FQLC |
| IATA | VXC |
| Elevation | 4,505 ft (1373 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 13°16'26" E 35°15'59" -13.27400, 35.26630 |
| Location | Lichinga, Niassa Province, Mozambique |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,300 ft (2530 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lichinga Airport at a glance
Lichinga Airport is a medium airport in Lichinga, Niassa Province, Mozambique, known to airline systems as VXC. The field elevation of 4,505 ft (1373 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FQLC 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, 08/26, offers 8,300 ft (2530 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FQLC 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 Lichinga Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dwangwa Airport | FWDW | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Kamuzu International Airport | FWKI | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Mzuzu Airport | FWUU | 245 km (132 NM) |
| Chileka International Airport | FWCL | 269 km (145 NM) |
| Tete Airport | FQTT | 360 km (194 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lichinga Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,505 ft field elevation of Lichinga 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 Lichinga Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lichinga Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lichinga Airport is FQLC, and its IATA code is VXC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lichinga Airport above sea level?
Lichinga Airport sits at an elevation of 4,505 feet (1373 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lichinga Airport located?
The airport lies at -13.2740, 35.2663 — in Lichinga, Niassa Province, Mozambique, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dwangwa Airport, about 149 km away.
Does FQLC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FQLC 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 Lichinga Airport?
Lichinga Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,300 ft (2530 m) with a ASP surface.