Tete Airport (FQTT)
Large airport · Tete, Tete Province, Mozambique
Airport data
| Name | Tete Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FQTT |
| IATA | TET |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 16°6'17" E 33°38'25" -16.10480, 33.64020 |
| Location | Tete, Tete Province, Mozambique |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,225 ft (2507 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tete Airport at a glance
Tete Airport is a large airport in Tete, Tete Province, Mozambique, known to airline systems as TET. The field elevation of 525 ft (160 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FQTT 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 8,225 ft (2507 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 FQTT 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 Tete Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chileka International Airport | FWCL | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Mutoko Airport | FVMT | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Kamuzu International Airport | FWKI | 258 km (139 NM) |
| Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport | FVRG | 339 km (183 NM) |
| Chimoio Airport | FQCH | 339 km (183 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tete Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 525 ft field elevation of Tete 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 Tete Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tete Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tete Airport is FQTT, and its IATA code is TET. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tete Airport above sea level?
Tete Airport sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tete Airport located?
The airport lies at -16.1048, 33.6402 — in Tete, Tete Province, Mozambique, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chileka International Airport, about 150 km away.
Does FQTT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FQTT 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 Tete Airport?
Tete Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,225 ft (2507 m) with a ASP surface.