Pemba Airport — Pemba, Mozambique

Pemba Airport (POL) serves Pemba, the capital of Cabo Delgado province in northern Mozambique, a coastal city that has grown in strategic importance due to major offshore natural gas discoveries nearby. POL handles domestic flights linking Pemba to Maputo and other Mozambican cities, along with increasing traffic tied to the energy industry, including personnel and equipment for liquefied natural gas projects. The airport also supports Pemba's tourism sector, as the city serves as a gateway to the Quirimbas Archipelago's beaches and marine parks. Regional instability in parts of Cabo Delgado has periodically affected air traffic patterns and security considerations at POL.