Mutoko Airport (FVMT)
Medium airport · Mutoko, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe
Airport data
| Name | Mutoko Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FVMT |
| Elevation | 3,950 ft (1204 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 17°25'55" E 32°11'4" -17.43190, 32.18450 |
| Location | Mutoko, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,609 ft (1100 m) | 59 ft | BIT | No |
Mutoko Airport at a glance
Mutoko Airport is a medium airport in Mutoko, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe. The field elevation of 3,950 ft (1204 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FVMT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 3,609 ft (1100 m) of bit surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FVMT 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 Mutoko Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport | FVRG | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Tete Airport | FQTT | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Chimoio Airport | FQCH | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Masvingo International Airport | FVMV | 323 km (174 NM) |
| Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base | FVTL | 331 km (179 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mutoko Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,950 ft field elevation of Mutoko 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 9 airports and airfields we list for Zimbabwe — 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 Mutoko Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mutoko Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mutoko Airport is FVMT, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mutoko Airport above sea level?
Mutoko Airport sits at an elevation of 3,950 feet (1204 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mutoko Airport located?
The airport lies at -17.4319, 32.1845 — in Mutoko, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, about 128 km away.
Does FVMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FVMT 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 Mutoko Airport?
Mutoko Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 3,609 ft (1100 m) with a BIT surface.