Regional airport · Lichinga, Mozambique

Lichinga

FQLCVXC
Elevation
4,505 ft
Coordinates
13°16′S 35°16′E
Local time
Africa/Maputo

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Field information

FQLC runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Lichinga (FQLC/VXC) has one runway, 08/26, 8,300 ft (2,530 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FQLC, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Africa/Maputo

  • Country

    Mozambique

    MZ

  • Municipality

    Lichinga

  • Elevation

    4,505 ft

  • Position

    -13.2740, 35.2663

  • Traffic level

    Low

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 5

Runways · FQLC

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
08/268,300 ft (2,530 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FQLC.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Lichinga (FQLC / VXC) in Lichinga, Mozambique, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FQLC is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at FQLC

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Mozambique

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Mozambique. Applicable permit lead times for Mozambique are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Mozambique are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at FQLC

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at FQLC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FQLC

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FQLC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FQLC

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FQLC: 13° 16′ 26″ S 35° 15′ 59″ E; elevation 4505 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Lichinga

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Lichinga. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FQLC.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FQLC

    Support for freighter operations into FQLC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where FQLC sits in the network

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