Mueda Airport (FQMD)
Medium airport · Mueda, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique
Airport data
| Name | Mueda Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FQMD |
| IATA | MUD |
| Elevation | 2,789 ft (850 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 11°40'22" E 39°33'47" -11.67290, 39.56310 |
| Location | Mueda, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 7,714 ft (2351 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Mueda Airport at a glance
Mueda Airport is a medium airport in Mueda, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique, known to airline systems as MUD. The field elevation of 2,789 ft (850 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FQMD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 7,714 ft (2351 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FQMD 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 Mueda Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mocímboa da Praia Airport | FQMP | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Mtwara Airport | HTMT | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Pemba Airport | FQPB | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Nacala International Airport | FQNC | 337 km (182 NM) |
| Nampula Airport | FQNP | 383 km (207 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mueda Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,789 ft field elevation of Mueda 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 Mueda Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mueda Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mueda Airport is FQMD, and its IATA code is MUD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mueda Airport above sea level?
Mueda Airport sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet (850 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mueda Airport located?
The airport lies at -11.6729, 39.5631 — in Mueda, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mocímboa da Praia Airport, about 93 km away.
Does FQMD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FQMD 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 Mueda Airport?
Mueda Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,714 ft (2351 m) with a ASP surface.