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Tete Airport

IATA TETICAO FQTT🇲🇿 Tete
Coordinates
16.1048°S, 33.6402°E
Elevation
525 ft (160 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
MZ-T
Time zone
Maputo(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
8.5° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:33
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
17:40
Civil dusk
18:02

About 11h 45m 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 Tete Airport

Tete Airport

Chingozi Airport is an airport in Tete, Mozambique.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, 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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 198,225 ft / 2,507 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISINFO127.900 MHz
TWRTWR118.600 MHz

Navaids(2)

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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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
TETEClass CTMA2000 ft MSLFL145
TETEClass CCTRGND6890 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: SE (from about 135°), on 20% of observations, averaging 7 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan56%2,131 ft
Feb67%2,161 ft
Mar69%2,042 ft
Apr72%1,901 ft
May85%1,508 ft
Jun76%1,167 ft
Jul77%1,114 ft
Aug76%1,496 ft
Sep72%2,102 ft
Oct79%2,406 ft
Nov74%2,517 ft
Dec68%2,398 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,1142,517 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tete 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 Tete Airport?

The ICAO code for Tete Airport is FQTT, and its IATA code is TET.

Where is Tete Airport located?

Tete Airport is large airport located in Tete, Mozambique, at an elevation of 525 ft (160 m).

How many runways does Tete Airport have?

Tete Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,225 ft / 2,507 m.

Which airlines fly to Tete Airport?

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serving Tete Airport include Air Mozambique, South African Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Tete Airport?

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

What time zone is Tete Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tete Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tete Airport is approximately 8.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tete Airport?

The nearest airport to Tete Airport is Songo Airport (FQSG), about 58.4 nm to the wnw, followed by Nchalo Sucoma Airport and Ngabu Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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