Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (FNMO/MSZ) — Moçâmedes, Angola
Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (FNMO/MSZ) serves Moçâmedes, Angola. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 210 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: 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
- 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
- GENDEC 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.
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: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
FNBG
- ICAO: FNBG
- Name: Benguela 17th of September Airport
- Distance (NM): 175.0
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
FNCT
- ICAO: FNCT
- Name: Catumbela Airport
- Distance (NM): 184.1
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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Angola Permit Requirements
- 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 flights require overflight and landing permits. AOC not required for private aircraft.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of FNMO?
- Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport operates from 07:00 to 15:00.
- What is the tower frequency at FNMO?
- The tower frequency at Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport is AFIS 118.1 MHz (FNMO operates AFIS, not a staffed tower) MHz.
- 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).
- 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.
- How long is the runway at FNMO?
- The main runway at Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (08/26) measures 8202 x 148.
- Is FNMO a port of entry?
- Yes, Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.