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Vilankulo Airport
Vilankulo Airport (FQVL/VNX) serves Vilanculo, Mozambique. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (10/28, 17/35). Field elevation is 46 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FQVL
- Name: Vilankulo Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: -22.0184
- Longitude: 35.313301
- Elevation: 46 ft
- Country: Mozambique
- Municipality: Vilanculo
- IATA Code: VNX
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 750x23m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 1470x30m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: ADM Vilankulo Airport Operations
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; ADM regulated approx MZN 2000/ton
- Parking Fee: MZN 1000/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: MZN
- Remarks: Vilankulo Airport. Inhambane Province. ADM operated. Gateway to Bazaruto Archipelago.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Very limited fuel. Must pre-arrange all uplifts. Remote tourism destination.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Port of entry. Visa on arrival. Bazaruto Archipelago marine park gateway. Luxury tourism.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Tropical coastal. Cyclone risk Nov-Apr. Short runway; check aircraft performance.
Airport Services
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Mozambique Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days before departure
- Landing Lead Time: 24 hours for non-scheduled charter flights
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights may land without prior landing permission but overflight permit still required.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at FQVL?
- The tower frequency at Vilankulo Airport is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at FQVL?
- Vilankulo Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does FQVL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Vilankulo Airport (Mozambique).
- Does FQVL require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Vilankulo Airport.