Airport Overview
Cuamba Airport is a small airport located in the Niassa Province of Mozambique, serving the town of Cuamba and the surrounding region. The airport is managed by Forças Armadas de Defesa de Moçambique (FADM). It faces several challenges, including a lack of modern equipment, limited communications, and inadequate security measures. It has a single asphalt runway in poor condition. There are no scheduled flights in or out of the city.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Mozambique |
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Province or District |
Niassa |
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Nearest Town or City |
Cuamba 2 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Aeroporto de Cuamba |
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Latitude |
-14.81722 |
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Longitude |
36.53167 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
597 m |
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IATA Code |
FXO |
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ICAO Code |
FQCB |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
FADM |
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Management Contact Person |
FADM |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Airport Picture
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2,500 m x 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
04/22 |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
No potholes |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
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Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
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Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
Fuel services are not available in town, can only be supplied from Nampula.
