Quinga, MZ 🇲🇿 Closed Airport
ICAO
MZ-0050
IATA
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Elevation
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Region
MZ-N
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Location: -15.84374° N, 40.23132° E
Continent: Africa
Type: Closed Airport
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The exact closure date is unknown. Analysis of historical satellite imagery indicates the airstrip has been in a state of disuse since at least the early 2000s. It is widely presumed to have been abandoned in the late 20th century, likely after the end of the Mozambican Civil War in 1992, when many similar pieces of infrastructure fell into disrepair.
The closure was almost certainly due to economic non-viability and the cessation of its original purpose. Airstrips of this type were typically built during the Portuguese colonial era or for specific post-independence projects to support agricultural plantations (fazendas), mining exploration, or missionary posts. With the political and economic shifts following Mozambique's independence in 1975 and the subsequent civil war, many of these enterprises were abandoned, eliminating the need for the airstrip and the funds for its maintenance.
The site is completely abandoned and non-operational. Current satellite imagery shows the clear outline of a single dirt runway, approximately 850-900 meters long. The runway is heavily overgrown with grass and shrubs, and its surface is eroded and unsuitable for any aircraft. There are no remaining buildings, hangars, or any other aviation-related infrastructure on the site. The land is not being used for any other discernible purpose and is slowly being reclaimed by the surrounding natural vegetation.
Quinga Airstrip was a local bush strip with no major national or international significance. Its purpose was to provide logistical support and a transportation link for a specific, isolated operation. It would have accommodated small, light, short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft, such as Cessna or Piper models. These planes would have been used to transport personnel, light cargo, mail, and for emergency medical evacuations for the community or business it served. It was a vital lifeline for a remote area before the development of reliable road networks.
There are no known official or unofficial plans to reopen Quinga Airstrip. The prospects for its revival are extremely low. Reopening would require a significant capital investment to clear and regrade the runway, and there is currently no economic driver (such as a new major industrial, agricultural, or tourism project) in the immediate vicinity to justify such an expense. The existence of larger, paved, and fully-equipped airports in the broader region, such as Nacala Airport (FQNC), further diminishes any potential need for this small, remote airstrip.