🇲🇿 Chinde Airport

Chinde Airport (INE) is a small airport located in Chinde, Zambezia Province, Mozambique. It serves the historic port town of Chinde.

• No regularly scheduled commercial airline services operate at INE. It functions as a regional aviation facility primarily used for private and government charters, and is an important access point for government officials, NGOs, and travelers exploring the Zambezi Delta.
• The airport's operational status is heavily dependent on the season, with potential temporary closures during the wet season (December to March) due to localized flooding.
• Location: -18°35'24"S / 36°26'56"E, with an elevation of 22 feet (7 meters) MSL,.
• It typically features a single unpaved or lightly improved runway suitable for light aircraft.
• Limited facilities: The "terminal" provides only basic shelter and lacks modern amenities like retail, dining, financial services, or a control tower. Pilots rely on visual flight rules (VFR).
• The airport's historical significance stems from Chinde's past as a major fishing and copra export center and a former British concession.

*Sources researched: airportguide.com, ourairports.com, airportprofile.com, minimumconnectiontime.com, aviationfanatic.com*