Airports / Mozambique / VPY
Chimoio Airport.
Chimoio, Mozambique · 2,287 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
2,287
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
92 nm
To the nearest alternate
Beira International Airport (BEW).
Overview
Chimoio Airport (FQCH / VPY) is a mid-sized airport serving Chimoio, Mozambique. The airport sits 2,287 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into VPY for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Beira International Airport (BEW, 92 nm), Mutoko Airport (FVMT, 125 nm), and Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE, 152 nm). With a single 7,874-foot paved runway, VPY can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from VPY depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Chimoio.
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Field capability
ICAO
FQCH
IATA
VPY
FAA / Local
FQCH
Elevation
2,287 ft
Coordinates
19.1513° S · 33.4290° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Mozambique fields
state range 20–4,505 ft
At 2,287 ft, VPY sits higher than 79% of the 14 Mozambique fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,874 ft
- 01/197,874 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,874 ft
VPY's 7,874 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 92nmBEWBeira International AirportBeira
- 125nmFVMTMutoko AirportMutoko
- 152nmHRERobert Gabriel Mugabe International AirportHarare
- 153nmBFOBuffalo Range AirportChiredzi
- 155nmMVZMasvingo International AirportMasvingo
- 183nmTETTete AirportTete
Location
Open the full mapFQCH · Chimoio Airport · Chimoio, Mozambique
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VPY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,814 nm | 16h 15m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,930 nm | 16h 31m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,080 nm | 16h 52m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 7,142 nm | 17h 1m |
| Miami (MIA) | 7,145 nm | 17h 1m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 7,516 nm | 17h 53m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,552 nm | 17h 58m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,956 nm | 18h 54m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VPY?
- Chimoio Airport's longest paved runway is 7,874 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at VPY?
- Chimoio Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,874 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to VPY?
- The closest alternate is Beira International Airport (BEW), about 92 nm away, followed by Mutoko Airport (FVMT) at 125 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VPY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 16h 15m (6,814 nm), New York about 16h 31m (6,930 nm), Washington DC about 16h 52m (7,080 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.