Mocímboa da Praia Airport (FQMP)
Medium airport · Mocímboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique
Airport data
| Name | Mocímboa da Praia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FQMP |
| IATA | MZB |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 11°21'42" E 40°21'18" -11.36180, 40.35490 |
| Location | Mocímboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 88 ft | ASP | No |
Mocímboa da Praia Airport at a glance
Mocímboa da Praia Airport is a medium airport in Mocímboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique, known to airline systems as MZB. The field elevation of 89 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FQMP 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, 03/21, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FQMP 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 Mocímboa da Praia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mueda Airport | FQMD | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Mtwara Airport | HTMT | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Pemba Airport | FQPB | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport | FMCH | 318 km (172 NM) |
| Nacala International Airport | FQNC | 350 km (189 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mocímboa da Praia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 89 ft field elevation of Mocímboa da Praia 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 Mocímboa da Praia Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mocímboa da Praia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mocímboa da Praia Airport is FQMP, and its IATA code is MZB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mocímboa da Praia Airport above sea level?
Mocímboa da Praia Airport sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mocímboa da Praia Airport located?
The airport lies at -11.3618, 40.3549 — in Mocímboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mueda Airport, about 93 km away.
Does FQMP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FQMP 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 Mocímboa da Praia Airport?
Mocímboa da Praia Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.