Mecanhelas Airport
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 11h 18m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Mecanhelas Airport
Mecanhelas Airport is a small airport in Mecanhelas, Mozambique. It observes Africa/Maputo local time. The nearest airport is Zomba Airport (FWZA), about 30.3 nm to the wsw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEIRA | Class G | FIR | GND | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Mozambique airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mecanhelas Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mecanhelas Airport located?
Mecanhelas Airport is small airport located in Mecanhelas, Mozambique.
What time zone is Mecanhelas Airport in?
Mecanhelas Airport is in the Africa/Maputo time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Mecanhelas Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Mecanhelas Airport is approximately 8.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Mecanhelas Airport?
The nearest airport to Mecanhelas Airport is Zomba Airport (FWZA), about 30.3 nm to the wsw, followed by Mvuu Camp Airport and Cuamba Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Mecanhelas Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.