Maputo Airport (FQMA)
Large airport · Maputo, Maputo (city), Mozambique
Airport data
| Name | Maputo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FQMA |
| IATA | MPM |
| Elevation | 145 ft (44 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°55'15" E 32°34'21" -25.92080, 32.57260 |
| Location | Maputo, Maputo (city), Mozambique |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 12,008 ft (3660 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 5,577 ft (1700 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Maputo Airport at a glance
Maputo Airport is a large airport in Maputo, Maputo (city), Mozambique, known to airline systems as MPM. The field elevation of 145 ft (44 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FQMA 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 — 05/23 — offers 12,008 ft (3660 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FQMA 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 Maputo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Mswati III International Airport | FDSK | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Matsapha International Airport | FDMS | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Skukuza Airport | FASZ | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | FAKN | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Malamala Airport | FAMD | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maputo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 145 ft field elevation of Maputo 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 Maputo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maputo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maputo Airport is FQMA, and its IATA code is MPM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maputo Airport above sea level?
Maputo Airport sits at an elevation of 145 feet (44 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Maputo Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.9208, 32.5726 — in Maputo, Maputo (city), Mozambique, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is King Mswati III International Airport, about 98 km away.
Does FQMA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FQMA 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 Maputo Airport?
Maputo Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 12,008 ft (3660 m) with a ASP surface.