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Pemba Airport

IATA POLICAO FQPB🇲🇿 Pemba
Coordinates
12.9933°S, 40.5249°E
Elevation
331 ft (101 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
MZ-P
Time zone
Maputo(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
7.6° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:03
Sunrise
05:25
Sunset
17:15
Civil dusk
17:36

About 11h 50m 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 Pemba Airport

Pemba Airport may refer to: Pemba Airport (Mozambique) in Pemba, Mozambique (IATA: POL, ICAO: FQPB) Pemba Airport (Tanzania) on Pemba Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania (IATA: PMA, ICAO: HTPE)

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 355,905 ft / 1,800 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
08 / 262,625 ft / 800 m98 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISTWR118.400 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (6)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PEMBAClass CTMA2000 ft MSLFL145
PEMBAClass CCTRGND3700 ft MSL
BEIRAClass GFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Mozambique airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: SSE (from about 157.5°), on 12% of observations, averaging 11 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan90%1,946 ft
Feb89%1,946 ft
Mar88%1,929 ft
Apr90%1,884 ft
May96%1,654 ft
Jun97%1,424 ft
Jul97%1,305 ft
Aug95%1,342 ft
Sep95%1,498 ft
Oct94%1,691 ft
Nov93%1,891 ft
Dec91%2,003 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,3052,003 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Pemba Airport.

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🇲🇿 More airports in Mozambique📘 Flying in Mozambique: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Pemba Airport?

The ICAO code for Pemba Airport is FQPB, and its IATA code is POL.

Where is Pemba Airport located?

Pemba Airport is medium airport located in Pemba, Mozambique, at an elevation of 331 ft (101 m).

How many runways does Pemba Airport have?

Pemba Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,905 ft / 1,800 m.

Which airlines fly to Pemba Airport?

Airlines historically serving Pemba Airport include Air Mozambique, Kenya Airways, South African Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Pemba Airport?

Historical data lists 6 nonstop destinations from Pemba Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Pemba Airport in?

Pemba Airport is in the Africa/Maputo time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Pemba Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pemba Airport is approximately 7.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pemba Airport?

The nearest airport to Pemba Airport is Quirimba Airstrip (MZ-0046), about 34.3 nm to the n, followed by Ibo Airport and Matemo Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Pemba Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.