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Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (FNMO/MSZ) — Moçâmedes, Angola

At a glance

Operating hours: 07:00–15:00 UTC
Customs: 07:00–15:00 UTC
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1
Runways: 08/26
Elevation: 210 ft

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-04

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FNMO
Name: Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -15.2612
Longitude: 12.1468
Elevation: 210 ft
Country: Angola
Municipality: Moçâmedes
IATA Code: MSZ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: FNAN
Timezone: Africa/Luanda
Distance from City: 7.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 8202 x 148
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Edge lights with intensity control, REIL both ends
NAVAIDs: NDB MO 358 kHz, VOR-DME VMO 114.10 MHz
Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.100, not a staffed tower) MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 118.100 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 07:00 – 15:00

Tuesday 07:00 – 15:00

Wednesday 07:00 – 15:00

Thursday 07:00 – 15:00

Friday 07:00 – 15:00

Saturday 07:00 – 15:00

Sunday 07:00 – 15:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: 0700-1500 UTC (0800-1600 local). AFIS 118.1 MHz operates during airport hours (HJ).

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://inavic.gov.ao
Remarks: Ground handling via Bestfly local agents (HQ: Av. 21 de Janeiro, Luanda; bestfly.aero). SGA (Sociedade de Gestão Aeroportuária) manages airport operations (successor to ENANA since 2019).

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: [email protected] / [email protected] — Tel: +244 222 335 936 / +244 222 338 596 (INAVIC/ANAC Luanda, Rua Miguel de Melo Nº 96, 6º Andar, Caixa Postal 569)
Remarks: Landing permit required for all operations in Angola.

Customs

Open: 07:00
Close: 15:00
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Customs available during airport operating hours (0700-1500 UTC / 0800-1600 local). Landing permit required for all flights.

Fees

Landing Fee: 3.75 USD per metric ton MTOW up to 25t, 7.25 USD each additional ton (min 25.50 USD). Source: Angola AIP GEN 4.2 (2010).
Parking Fee: 0.11 USD per metric ton per hour after first 2 hours free.
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: USD
Remarks: Lighting surcharge 10% of landing fee. Rates from Angola AIP GEN 4.2 (2010).

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Remarks: Jet fuel generally available but supply subject to change — confirm availability in advance

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Passenger manifest with passport copies required. Landing permit documentation includes: airworthiness cert, registration cert, noise cert, insurance cert, radio license, crew names, pax list.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Operations limited to airport hours (0700-1500 UTC). Has lighting so night ops technically possible if hours extended.

Alternates

FNUB

ICAO: FNUB
Name: Lubango Airport
Distance (NM): 85.1
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

FNBG

ICAO: FNBG
Name: Benguela 17th of September Airport
Distance (NM): 175.0
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

FNCT

ICAO: FNCT
Name: Catumbela Airport
Distance (NM): 184.1
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Angola Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 7d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 7 working days recommended; minimum 48 working hours
Landing Lead Time: 7 working days recommended; minimum 48 working hours

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require overflight and landing permits. AOC not required for private aircraft.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers FNMO. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

FNUB Lubango Airport 85 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of FNMO?: Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport operates from 07:00 to 15:00.
What fuel is available at FNMO?: Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport offers JET A-1.
Does FNMO require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (Angola). Permit details for Angola
Is customs available at FNMO?: Yes, customs at Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport is available from 07:00 to 15:00.
Where is FNMO located?: Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (FNMO) is located in Moçâmedes, Angola.
What is the IATA code for FNMO?: The IATA code for Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport is MSZ.
Is FNMO a port of entry?: Yes, Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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