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Mossel Bay Airport (FAMO/MZY) — Mossel Bay, South Africa

Mossel Bay Airport (FAMO/MZY) serves Mossel Bay, South Africa. This is a small airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 531 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: FAMO
  • Name: Mossel Bay Airport
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -34.158745
  • Longitude: 22.055676
  • Elevation: 531 ft
  • Country: South Africa
  • Municipality: Mossel Bay
  • IATA Code: MZY
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 10/28

  • Designation: 10/28
  • Dimensions: 1145x16m
  • Surface: TAR
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 06:00 15:00
Tuesday 06:00 15:00
Wednesday 06:00 15:00
Thursday 06:00 15:00
Friday 06:00 15:00
Saturday 06:00 15:00
Sunday 06:00 15:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: MON-FRI 0600-1500, SAT 0600-1500

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +27446954025
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: www.mosselbayaero.com
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: AVGAS 100
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: MOGAS
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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South Africa Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: Conditional
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days notification
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days / 72 hours (official); 5 business days recommended
Private / GA Operations:

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of FAMO?
Mossel Bay Airport operates from 06:00 to 15:00.
What fuel is available at FAMO?
Mossel Bay Airport offers JET A1, AVGAS 100, AVGAS 100LL, MOGAS.
Does FAMO require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Mossel Bay Airport (South Africa).
Where is FAMO located?
Mossel Bay Airport (FAMO) is located in Mossel Bay, South Africa.
What is the IATA code for FAMO?
The IATA code for Mossel Bay Airport is MZY.
How long is the runway at FAMO?
The main runway at Mossel Bay Airport (10/28) measures 1145x16m.