Beira (FQBR/BEW) — Beira, Mozambique
Beira (FQBR/BEW) serves Beira, Mozambique. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (06/24, 17/35). Field elevation is 33 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: FQBR
- Name: Beira
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -19.7964
- Longitude: 34.9076
- Elevation: 33 ft
- Country: Mozambique
- Municipality: Beira
- IATA Code: BEW
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: FQBE
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Distance from City: 10.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: CLOSED (per OurAirports, airports-worldwide.com). Asphalt, not lighted. Previously secondary runway for day operations only.
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: CLOSED (per OurAirports, airports-worldwide.com). Asphalt, not lighted. Previously secondary runway for day operations only.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: 119.700 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 127.700 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: ARFF Fire Category 7 (per AC-U-KWIK).
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +258 23 301062
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +258 23 301062
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.aeroportos.co.mz
- Remarks: Operated by Aeroportos de Moçambique (ADM). Ground handling: GAS ([email protected]) or MAHS (+258 23 306000). ADM inquiry desk: +258 23 301072. Handler: General Aviation Services Ltd / G.A.S. Mozambique (per AC-U-KWIK).
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: Parking slot mandatory. Landing permit required — arrange via handler or IACM.
Customs
- Open: 04:00
- Close: 18:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Available during airport hours 0600-2000 local (0400-1800 UTC). Overtime with 3h prior notice.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 2500 MZN per metric ton MTOW
- Parking Fee: 1200 MZN per metric ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: MZN
- Remarks: ADM regulated fees. Handling mandatory (GAS or MAHS). Landing permit and parking slot required.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Supplied by Puma Energy or BP. Available during operating hours. Arrange via handler or [email protected]
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Available per AC-U-KWIK. Confirm availability in advance
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Designated international airport of entry. GENDEC required (ICAO standard). Landing permit required for all operations — arrange via handler or IACM.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 00:00
- Curfew End: 00:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No published curfew. Operations outside airport hours (0400-1800 UTC) require 3h prior notice + overtime. Noise certificate required.
Alternates
FQCH
- ICAO: FQCH
- Name: Chimoio Airport
- Distance (NM): 92.1
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic airport primarily. Near Zimbabwe border. Agricultural region.
FQVL
- ICAO: FQVL
- Name: Vilankulo Airport
- Distance (NM): 135.2
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Visa on arrival. Bazaruto Archipelago marine park gateway. Luxury tourism.
FQQL
- ICAO: FQQL
- Name: Quelimane Airport
- Distance (NM): 161.0
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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Mozambique Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days before departure
- Landing Lead Time: 24 hours for non-scheduled charter flights
Private flights may land without prior landing permission but overflight permit still required.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of FQBR?
- Beira operates from 04:00 to 18:00 (on request).
- What is the tower frequency at FQBR?
- The tower frequency at Beira is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at FQBR?
- Beira offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
- Does FQBR require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Beira (Mozambique).
- Is customs available at FQBR?
- Yes, customs at Beira is available from 04:00 to 18:00.
- Does FQBR require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required at Beira.
- Where is FQBR located?
- Beira (FQBR) is located in Beira, Mozambique.
- What is the IATA code for FQBR?
- The IATA code for Beira is BEW.
- Is FQBR a port of entry?
- Yes, Beira is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.