Nampula Airport (FQNP)
Large airport · Nampula, Nampula Province, Mozambique
Airport data
| Name | Nampula Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FQNP |
| IATA | APL |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 15°6'20" E 39°16'54" -15.10560, 39.28180 |
| Location | Nampula, Nampula Province, Mozambique |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 5,135 ft (1565 m) | 148 ft | GVL | No |
Nampula Airport at a glance
Nampula Airport is a large airport in Nampula, Nampula Province, Mozambique, known to airline systems as APL. The field elevation of 1,444 ft (440 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FQNP 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 6,562 ft (2000 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 FQNP 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 Nampula Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nacala International Airport | FQNC | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Pemba Airport | FQPB | 270 km (146 NM) |
| Mueda Airport | FQMD | 383 km (207 NM) |
| Quelimane Airport | FQQL | 400 km (216 NM) |
| Mocímboa da Praia Airport | FQMP | 432 km (233 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nampula Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,444 ft field elevation of Nampula 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 Nampula Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nampula Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nampula Airport is FQNP, and its IATA code is APL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nampula Airport above sea level?
Nampula Airport sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet (440 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nampula Airport located?
The airport lies at -15.1056, 39.2818 — in Nampula, Nampula Province, Mozambique, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nacala International Airport, about 168 km away.
Does FQNP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FQNP 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 Nampula Airport?
Nampula Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.