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Nacala Airport (IATA: MNC, ICAO: FQNC) serves Nacala, MZ.
Nacala Airport (FQNC/MNC) is a commercial airport located near Nacala, Nampula Province, Mozambique.
- Type: Commercial airport. It was formerly a military airport that underwent redevelopment for commercial use, opening in 2014.
- Location: Nacala, Nampula Province, Mozambique. Coordinates are approximately 14°29′17″S 040°42′44″E.
- Runway Information: It has one asphalt runway designated 01/19 (also referred to as 2/20 in some sources) measuring 3,100 by 45 meters (10,171 ft × 148 ft).,,
- Elevation: 125 meters (410 feet) above mean sea level.
- Airlines and Destinations: As of available information, it serves flights from Airlink to Johannesburg–O.R. Tambo and LAM Mozambique Airlines to Maputo.
- Historical Significance/Development: The airport underwent a major redevelopment project, funded by the Brazilian Development Bank, with construction by Odebrecht International. It was designed to serve 500,000 people per year and 5,000 tons of cargo, but has operated significantly below capacity since its opening.
*Sources researched: openaip.net, en.wikipedia.org, universalweather.com, skybrary.aero, metar-taf.com*
AirportRoutes · updated Jul 23, 2026
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Where is Nacala Airport located?
Nacala Airport is located in Nacala, MZ, at an elevation of 410 ft. Its IATA code is MNC and ICAO code is FQNC.