Regional airport · Pemba, Mozambique
Porto Amelia/Pemba
- Elevation
- 331 ft
- Coordinates
- 12°60′S 40°31′E
- Local time
- Africa/Maputo
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Field information
FQPB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Porto Amelia/Pemba (FQPB/POL) has one runway, 17/35, 5,905 ft (1,800 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: Dly 0600-1800. O/T O/R 3hr in advance. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FQPB, 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
Pemba
Elevation
331 ft
Position
-12.9933, 40.5249
Traffic level
Low
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Operating hours
Dly 0600-1800. O/T O/R 3hr in advance
Runways · FQPB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,905 ft (1,800 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FQPB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Porto Amelia/Pemba (FQPB / POL) in Pemba, Mozambique, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FQPB 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 FQPB
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at FQPB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FQPB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at FQPB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FQPB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FQPB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FQPB: 12° 59′ 36″ S 40° 31′ 30″ E; elevation 331 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Pemba
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Pemba. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FQPB.
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Cargo Operations at FQPB
Support for freighter operations into FQPB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FQPB sits in the network
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Operating into FQPB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Porto Amelia/Pemba — one desk for the whole trip.