Mocímboa da Praia Airport — Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereMocímboa da Praia Airport in Mocímboa da Praia uses the IATA code MZB, with FQMP as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from MZB
Mocímboa da Praia Airport
Mocímboa da Praia Airport (MZB) serves the town of Mocímboa da Praia in Cabo Delgado province, northern Mozambique, near natural gas fields off the coast. In recent years the region has experienced an armed insurgency that has significantly disrupted civilian life, displaced populations, and affected local infrastructure, including periods where the airport's normal commercial operations were curtailed or repurposed for humanitarian and security-related flights. Historically MZB functioned as a small regional airstrip supporting domestic travel and gas-industry logistics. Its current operational status should be verified with current sources given the volatile security situation in the area rather than assumed to be normal commercial service.
Runways at Mocímboa da Praia Airport (MZB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6562 ft (2000 m) | 88 ft (27 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Mocímboa da Praia Airport (MZB)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Mocímboa da Praia Airport (MZB)
- Mueda Airport (MUD) — 92.9 km (57.7 mi)
- Mtwara Airport (MYW) — 115.6 km (71.8 mi)
- Pemba Airport (POL) — 182.4 km (113.3 mi)
- Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH) — 318.5 km (197.9 mi)
- Nacala International Airport (MNC) — 349.8 km (217.4 mi)
- Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam Airport (NWA) — 385.6 km (239.6 mi)
- Nampula Airport (APL) — 432.2 km (268.6 mi)
- Ouani Airport (AJN) — 451.8 km (280.7 mi)
MZB is Mocímboa da Praia Airport in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, a region affected by ongoing insurgency. Searchers should verify current operational status rather than assume regular civilian flights.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Mocímboa da Praia Airport?
The IATA code for Mocímboa da Praia Airport is MZB.
What is the ICAO code for Mocímboa da Praia Airport?
The ICAO code for Mocímboa da Praia Airport is FQMP. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.