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Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport

IATA VJBICAO FQXA🇲🇿 Xai-Xai
Coordinates
24.8929°S, 33.7530°E
Elevation
291 ft (89 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
MZ-G
Time zone
Maputo(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
20.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
17:13
Civil dusk
17:38

About 10h 43m 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 Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport

Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport, whose official name is Filipe Jacinto Nyusi Airport, is a commercial airport in Xai-Xai, Mozambique.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

FQXA

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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 205,906 ft / 1,800 mConcreteUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MAPUTOClass CTMA3000 ft MSLFL145
BEIRAClass GFIRGNDFL999

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Radio Xai Xai197 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport?

The ICAO code for Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport is FQXA, and its IATA code is VJB.

Where is Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport located?

Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport is small airport located in Xai-Xai, Mozambique, at an elevation of 291 ft (89 m).

How many runways does Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport have?

Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,906 ft / 1,800 m.

What time zone is Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport is approximately 20.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport?

The nearest airport to Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport is Zongoene Airport (MZ-0053), about 22.9 nm to the sw, followed by Bilene Airport and Chokwé Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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