Lichinga Airport (VXC)

Lichinga, MZ 🇲🇿 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

FQLC

IATA

VXC

Elevation

4505 ft

Region

MZ-A

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FQLC

Local Code: Not available

Location: -13.274° N, 35.2663° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Medium Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Recent traveler sentiment for Lichinga Airport (FQLC (VXC)) is difficult to ascertain due to a scarcity of recent qualitative reviews. However, recent data provides insight into security and immigration wait times. The airport is primarily a regional hub with basic facilities.

What Travelers Love
  • Efficient Wait Times: Recent data from November 2025 indicates relatively short wait times, with check-in at approximately 15 minutes, immigration at 9 minutes, and security screening at 11 minutes.
  • Regional Connectivity: Lichinga Airport serves as an important gateway to the Niassa Province, facilitating regional travel within Mozambique, primarily by Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM).
Common Complaints
  • Limited Public Information: There is a notable lack of readily available recent traveler reviews or detailed information regarding terminal facilities, amenities, and overall passenger experience.
  • Basic Facilities: The airport is described as having basic facilities suitable for handling regional flights.
  • High Taxi Costs (Historical/Estimation): While recent, precise costs are not extensively reviewed, a taxi from Lichinga to the airport is estimated to cost $30-$40 for a 10-minute journey.

Overall, Lichinga Airport appears to be a functional regional airport, with current data suggesting efficient processing times for security and immigration. However, the limited availability of recent traveler feedback suggests that comprehensive insights into amenities, cleanliness, and overall satisfaction are not widely shared online.

Last updated: 64 days ago
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Operating at Lichinga Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
1 3 1 Dec 9, 2025

For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
08/26 8300 ft 148 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
AFIS AFIS 118.4 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
LC Lichinga NDB 345 kHz
VLC Lichinga VOR-DME 117100 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Taxis are the most common and reliable way to get to and from Lichinga Airport. You can typically find them waiting outside the terminal building, especially after a flight has landed. It is standard practice to negotiate the fare with the driver before beginning your journey, as the taxis are not metered.

Rental Cars

Car rental options are very limited and there are no international rental agency counters located at the airport. To rent a car, you must make arrangements in advance with a local provider in the city of Lichinga, who may be able to arrange for airport pickup and drop-off.

Public Transportation

There is no formal public transportation, such as a scheduled bus or train service, that directly serves Lichinga Airport. The local minibus taxis, known as 'chapas', operate on main routes in the area but do not have a dedicated stop at the airport terminal, making them an inconvenient option for travelers with luggage.

AI-Generated Content: This ground transportation information was compiled using AI from publicly available sources. Prices, schedules, and availability may change; please verify with official airport or transportation provider websites before traveling.

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