Airports / Mozambique / MPM
Maputo Airport.
Maputo, Mozambique · 145 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
3,350 ratings
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Operators based
145
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#3 / 10
Mozambique airports by Google rating
3.9★ across 3350 Google ratings , ranked against 10 rated Mozambique fields.
53 nm
To the nearest alternate
King Mswati III International Airport (SHO).
Overview
Maputo Airport (FQMA / MPM) sits in Maputo, Mozambique, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 145 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
MPM has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include King Mswati III International Airport (SHO, 53 nm), Matsapha International Airport (MTS, 77 nm), and Skukuza Airport (SZK, 79 nm). MPM offers 2 runways, the longest 12,008-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of MPM vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MPM, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
FQMA
IATA
MPM
FAA / Local
FQMA
Elevation
145 ft
Coordinates
25.9208° S · 32.5726° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Mozambique fields
state range 20–4,505 ft
At 145 ft, MPM sits lower than 50% of the 14 Mozambique fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,008 ft
- 05/2312,008 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10/285,577 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,008 ft
MPM's 12,008 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.
- 53nmSHOKing Mswati III International AirportMpaka
- 77nmMTSMatsapha International AirportManzini
- 79nmSZKSkukuza AirportSkukuza
- 86nmMQPKruger Mpumalanga International AirportMbombela
- 87nmAAMMalamala AirportMalamala
- 87nmFABRBarberton AirportUmjindi (Barberton)
Location
Open the full mapFQMA · Maputo Airport · Maputo, Mozambique
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MPM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 7,025 nm | 16h 44m |
| New York (TEB) | 7,129 nm | 16h 59m |
| Miami (MIA) | 7,224 nm | 17h 12m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 7,229 nm | 17h 13m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,262 nm | 17h 17m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 7,672 nm | 18h 15m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,755 nm | 18h 26m |
| Houston (HOU) | 8,051 nm | 19h 7m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MPM?
- Maputo Airport's longest paved runway is 12,008 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 MPM?
- Maputo Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,008 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MPM?
- The closest alternate is King Mswati III International Airport (SHO), about 53 nm away, followed by Matsapha International Airport (MTS) at 77 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MPM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 16h 44m (7,025 nm), New York about 16h 59m (7,129 nm), Miami about 17h 12m (7,224 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.