Regional airport · Vilanculos, Mozambique
Vilanculos
- Elevation
- 46 ft
- Coordinates
- 22°01′S 35°19′E
- Local time
- Africa/Maputo
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Field information
FQVL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Vilanculos (FQVL/VNX) has 2 runways; the longest, 17/35, is 4,823 ft (1,470 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 3. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FQVL, 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
Vilanculo
Elevation
46 ft
Position
-22.0184, 35.3133
Traffic level
Low
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 3
Runways · FQVL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,823 ft (1,470 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 10/28 | 2,461 ft (750 m) | 75 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FQVL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Vilanculos (FQVL / VNX) in Vilanculos, Mozambique, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FQVL 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 FQVL
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 FQVL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FQVL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at FQVL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FQVL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FQVL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FQVL: 22° 1′ 6″ S 35° 18′ 48″ E; elevation 46 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Vilanculos
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Vilanculos. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FQVL.
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Cargo Operations at FQVL
Support for freighter operations into FQVL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FQVL sits in the network
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Operating into FQVL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Vilanculos — one desk for the whole trip.