Regional airport · Quelimane, Mozambique
Quelimane
- Elevation
- 36 ft
- Coordinates
- 17°51′S 36°52′E
- Local time
- Africa/Maputo
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Field information
FQQL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Quelimane (FQQL/UEL) has one runway, 18/36, 5,905 ft (1,800 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: 0500-1500 (0700-1700). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FQQL, 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
Quelimane
Elevation
36 ft
Position
-17.8555, 36.8691
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
0500-1500 (0700-1700)
Runways · FQQL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5,905 ft (1,800 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FQQL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Quelimane (FQQL / UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FQQL 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 FQQL
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 FQQL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FQQL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at FQQL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FQQL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FQQL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FQQL: 17° 51′ 20″ S 36° 52′ 9″ E; elevation 36 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Quelimane
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Quelimane. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FQQL.
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Cargo Operations at FQQL
Support for freighter operations into FQQL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into FQQL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Quelimane — one desk for the whole trip.