Quelimane Airport — Quelimane, Mozambique

Quelimane Airport, coded UEL, serves the coastal city of Quelimane in Zambezia Province, Mozambique, located along the Bons Sinais River near the Indian Ocean. The airport supports domestic flights connecting Quelimane to Maputo and other Mozambican cities, playing a role in a region historically tied to coconut, cashew, and cotton production. Quelimane's colonial-era architecture and river port heritage make it a notable provincial center, and UEL provides essential connectivity given limited road infrastructure across the region. The airport's facilities remain relatively basic, reflecting the broader development challenges faced by regional aviation in Mozambique.