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Maputo (FQMA) — Maputo, Mozambique
Maputo (FQMA/MPM) serves Maputo, Mozambique. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (05/23, 10/28). Field elevation is 145 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
2/4
Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
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Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FQMA
- Name: Maputo
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -25.920799
- Longitude: 32.572601
- Elevation: 145 ft
- Country: Mozambique
- Municipality: Maputo
- IATA Code: MPM
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: FQBE
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Distance from City: 3.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL, HIALS (RWY 23), PAPI (RWY 23)
- NAVAIDs: ILS 110.3 (RWY 23), VOR-DME (VMA 112.70)
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (RWY 23), VOR/DME, GPS
- Remarks: Main runway. ILS approach course 227°. Threshold elevations: 118 ft (RWY 05) / 145 ft (RWY 23). Magnetic variation 18°W. NDB approach previously listed — may be decommissioned.
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (VMA 112.70)
- Approach Types: VOR/DME
- Remarks: Secondary runway. Threshold elevations: 118 ft (RWY 10) / 128 ft (RWY 28).
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: 121.300 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 127.700 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
04:00
–
22:00
Tuesday
04:00
–
22:00
Wednesday
04:00
–
22:00
Thursday
04:00
–
22:00
Friday
04:00
–
22:00
Saturday
04:00
–
22:00
Sunday
04:00
–
22:00
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Mon-Fri 04:00-22:00 UTC (06:00-00:00 local). Other times with 3 hours prior notice. Tower operates H24. Africa/Maputo = UTC+2, no DST.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +258 21 465 416
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +258 21 466 846
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.aeroportos.co.mz
- Remarks: Operator: Aeroportos de Moçambique (ADM). Address: Av. Acordos de Lusaka, Maputo. General Aviation Services (G.A.S.): +258 84 611 3365, website: gasaviation.com. Menzies Aviation also operates at MPM.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: No slots required. No PPR needed. Landing permit required for GA/private flights — arrange through handler or ADM.
Customs
- Open: 04:00
- Close: 22:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Customs available during airport operating hours (04:00-22:00 UTC / 06:00-00:00 local, Mon-Fri). Other times with 3 hours prior notice.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx 3000 MZN per metric ton
- Parking Fee: 1500 MZN per metric ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: MZN
- Remarks: ADM (Aeroportos de Moçambique) fees. Fire category 7. Handling via G.A.S. (+258 84 611 3365). Landing permit required for private/GA flights.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: 0.92
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Puma Energy or BP supply. Approximate price ~$3.48/US gal ($0.92/L) as of Mar 2026 (acukwik). Contact fuel provider for current pricing. Available during airport operating hours.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: AVGAS available (confirmed acukwik). Contact airport or Puma Energy for current pricing.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. GENDEC required (ICAO standard). Visa on arrival available for many nationalities (USD 50). Landing permit required for GA/private flights.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No published curfew or noise restrictions. VIP flight operations may cause temporary 30-minute closures.
Alternates
FDMS
- ICAO: FDMS
- Name: Matsapha Intl
- Distance (NM): 77.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport. Many nationalities visa-free for short stays. Small but modern terminal.
FANS
- ICAO: FANS
- Name: Nelspruit
- Distance (NM): 93.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration 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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of FQMA?
- Maputo operates from 04:00 to 22:00 (on request).
- What is the tower frequency at FQMA?
- The tower frequency at Maputo is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at FQMA?
- Maputo offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does FQMA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Maputo (Mozambique).
- Is customs available at FQMA?
- Yes, customs at Maputo is available from 04:00 to 22:00.