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Lichinga Airport (FQLC/VXC) — Lichinga, Mozambique

At a glance

Runways: 08/26
Elevation: 4,505 ft

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63% Data Complete 33 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FQLC
Name: Lichinga Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -13.274
Longitude: 35.2663
Elevation: 4505 ft
Country: Mozambique
Municipality: Lichinga
IATA Code: VXC
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Maputo
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 2530x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 118.400 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Mozambique Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 3d

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 / GA Operations:

Private flights may land without prior landing permission but overflight permit still required.

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NOTAMs

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

Nearby Airports

FWSM Salima Airport 49 NM FWMY Monkey Bay Airport 53 NM FWKK Nkhota Kota Airport 62 NM FWCM Club Makokola Airport 62 NM FWTK Mtakatata Airport 71 NM FWMG Mangochi Airport 73 NM FWLK Likoma Island Airport 78 NM FWDW Dwangwa Airport 80 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does FQLC require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights may land without prior landing permission but overflight permit still required. Permit details for Mozambique
Where is FQLC located?: Lichinga Airport (FQLC) is located in Lichinga, Mozambique.
What is the IATA code for FQLC?: The IATA code for Lichinga Airport is VXC.
How long is the runway at FQLC?: The main runway at Lichinga Airport (08/26) measures 2530x45m.

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