Vilankulo Airport (FQVL)
Medium airport · Vilanculo, Inhambane Province, Mozambique
Airport data
| Name | Vilankulo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FQVL |
| IATA | VNX |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°1'6" E 35°18'48" -22.01840, 35.31330 |
| Location | Vilanculo, Inhambane Province, Mozambique |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,461 ft (750 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 17/35 | 4,823 ft (1470 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Vilankulo Airport at a glance
Vilankulo Airport is a medium airport in Vilanculo, Inhambane Province, Mozambique, known to airline systems as VNX. The field elevation of 46 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FQVL 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 — 17/35 — offers 4,823 ft (1470 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 FQVL 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 Vilankulo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benguera Island Airport | BCW | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Indigo Bay Lodge Airport | IBL | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Bazaruto Island Airport | BZB | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Inhambane Airport | FQIN | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Beira International Airport | FQBR | 251 km (136 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vilankulo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 46 ft field elevation of Vilankulo 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 Vilankulo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vilankulo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vilankulo Airport is FQVL, and its IATA code is VNX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vilankulo Airport above sea level?
Vilankulo Airport sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vilankulo Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.0184, 35.3133 — in Vilanculo, Inhambane Province, Mozambique, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Benguera Island Airport, about 22 km away.
Does FQVL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FQVL 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 Vilankulo Airport?
Vilankulo Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 4,823 ft (1470 m) with a ASP surface.