Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport — Moçâmedes, Angola

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The airport code for Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (Moçâmedes) is MSZ — its ICAO code is FNMO.

Distance & flight time from MSZ

Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport

MSZ is the code for Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport, serving the coastal city of Moçâmedes (Namibe) in southwestern Angola. Named after the extraordinary desert plant native to the surrounding Namib Desert region, the airport supports domestic connections to Luanda and other Angolan cities, along with fishing-industry and regional trade traffic tied to the port city. Moçâmedes is known for its unusual desert-meets-ocean landscape, and MSZ provides essential access for a region otherwise isolated by vast stretches of arid terrain. The airport remains modest in scale, reflecting the relatively low but steady demand for air travel in southern Angola.

Runways at Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (MSZ)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
08/268202 ft (2500 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (MSZ)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISAFIS118.1 MHz

Airports near Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (MSZ)

MSZ serves Moçâmedes, Angola, named for the rare Welwitschia mirabilis plant. Searches usually seek domestic flight connections to Luanda or basic info on this southern Angolan airport.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport?

The IATA code for Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport is MSZ.

What is the ICAO code for Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport?

The ICAO code for Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport is FNMO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.