Pemba Airport (FQPB)
Medium airport · Pemba, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique
Airport data
| Name | Pemba Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FQPB |
| IATA | POL |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 12°59'36" E 40°31'30" -12.99330, 40.52487 |
| Location | Pemba, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,905 ft (1800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pemba Airport at a glance
Pemba Airport is a medium airport in Pemba, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique, known to airline systems as POL. The field elevation of 331 ft (101 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FQPB 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, 17/35, offers 5,905 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FQPB 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 Pemba 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 | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Mueda Airport | FQMD | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Mocímboa da Praia Airport | FQMP | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Nampula Airport | FQNP | 270 km (146 NM) |
| Mtwara Airport | HTMT | 298 km (161 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pemba Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 331 ft field elevation of Pemba 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 Pemba Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pemba Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pemba Airport is FQPB, and its IATA code is POL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pemba Airport above sea level?
Pemba Airport sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pemba Airport located?
The airport lies at -12.9933, 40.5249 — in Pemba, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nacala International Airport, about 167 km away.
Does FQPB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FQPB 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 Pemba Airport?
Pemba Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,905 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.