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Vilankulo Airport (FQVL/VNX) — Vilanculo, Mozambique

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.3
Runways: 10/28, 17/35
Elevation: 46 ft

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75% Data Complete 39 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FQVL
Name: Vilankulo Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -22.0184
Longitude: 35.313301
Elevation: 46 ft
Country: Mozambique
Municipality: Vilanculo
IATA Code: VNX
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Maputo
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 10/28

Designation: 10/28
Dimensions: 750x23m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 1470x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
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: Yes
PPR Contact: ADM Vilankulo Airport Operations
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; ADM regulated approx MZN 2000/ton
Parking Fee: MZN 1000/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: MZN
Remarks: Vilankulo Airport. Inhambane Province. ADM operated. Gateway to Bazaruto Archipelago.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Very limited fuel. Must pre-arrange all uplifts. Remote tourism destination.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Port of entry. Visa on arrival. Bazaruto Archipelago marine park gateway. Luxury tourism.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Tropical coastal. Cyclone risk Nov-Apr. Short runway; check aircraft performance.

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 FQVL. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

FQ49 Vila Franca do Save Airport 66 NM FQIN Inhambane Airport 112 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at FQVL?: The tower frequency at Vilankulo Airport is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at FQVL?: Vilankulo Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does FQVL 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
Does FQVL require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Vilankulo Airport.
Where is FQVL located?: Vilankulo Airport (FQVL) is located in Vilanculo, Mozambique.
What is the IATA code for FQVL?: The IATA code for Vilankulo Airport is VNX.
How long is the runway at FQVL?: The main runway at Vilankulo Airport (10/28) measures 750x23m.
Is FQVL a port of entry?: Yes, Vilankulo Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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