Nacala International Airport (FQNC)
Medium airport · Nacala, Nampula Province, Mozambique
Airport data
| Name | Nacala International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FQNC |
| IATA | MNC |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 14°29'18" E 40°42'44" -14.48820, 40.71220 |
| Location | Nacala, Nampula Province, Mozambique |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,171 ft (3100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nacala International Airport at a glance
Nacala International Airport is a medium airport in Nacala, Nampula Province, Mozambique, known to airline systems as MNC. The field elevation of 410 ft (125 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FQNC 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, 01/19, offers 10,171 ft (3100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FQNC 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 Nacala International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pemba Airport | FQPB | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Nampula Airport | FQNP | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Mueda Airport | FQMD | 337 km (182 NM) |
| Mocímboa da Praia Airport | FQMP | 350 km (189 NM) |
| Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport | FMCI | 410 km (221 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nacala International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 410 ft field elevation of Nacala International 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 Nacala International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nacala International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nacala International Airport is FQNC, and its IATA code is MNC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nacala International Airport above sea level?
Nacala International Airport sits at an elevation of 410 feet (125 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nacala International Airport located?
The airport lies at -14.4882, 40.7122 — in Nacala, Nampula Province, Mozambique, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pemba Airport, about 167 km away.
Does FQNC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FQNC 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 Nacala International Airport?
Nacala International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 10,171 ft (3100 m) with a ASP surface.