Quelimane Airport (FQQL)
Medium airport · Quelimane, Zambezia Province, Mozambique
Airport data
| Name | Quelimane Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FQQL |
| IATA | UEL |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 17°51'20" E 36°52'9" -17.85550, 36.86910 |
| Location | Quelimane, Zambezia Province, Mozambique |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5,905 ft (1800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Quelimane Airport at a glance
Quelimane Airport is a medium airport in Quelimane, Zambezia Province, Mozambique, known to airline systems as UEL. The field elevation of 36 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FQQL 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, 18/36, offers 5,905 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FQQL 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 Quelimane Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beira International Airport | FQBR | 299 km (161 NM) |
| Chileka International Airport | FWCL | 315 km (170 NM) |
| Chimoio Airport | FQCH | 390 km (211 NM) |
| Tete Airport | FQTT | 395 km (213 NM) |
| Nampula Airport | FQNP | 400 km (216 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Quelimane Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 36 ft field elevation of Quelimane 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 Quelimane Airport
What is the ICAO code of Quelimane Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Quelimane Airport is FQQL, and its IATA code is UEL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Quelimane Airport above sea level?
Quelimane Airport sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Quelimane Airport located?
The airport lies at -17.8555, 36.8691 — in Quelimane, Zambezia Province, Mozambique, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Beira International Airport, about 299 km away.
Does FQQL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FQQL 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 Quelimane Airport?
Quelimane Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 5,905 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.