Airports / Mozambique / MNC
Nacala International Airport.
Nacala, Mozambique · 410 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
172 ratings
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Operators based
410
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 10
Mozambique airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 172 Google ratings , ranked against 10 rated Mozambique fields.
90 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pemba Airport (POL).
Overview
Nacala International Airport (FQNC / MNC) is a mid-sized airport serving Nacala, Mozambique. The airport sits 410 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 MNC for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Pemba Airport (POL, 90 nm), Nampula Airport (APL, 91 nm), and Mueda Airport (MUD, 182 nm). With a single 10,171-foot paved runway, MNC can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from MNC depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Nacala.
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Field capability
ICAO
FQNC
IATA
MNC
FAA / Local
FQNC
Elevation
410 ft
Coordinates
14.4882° S · 40.7122° 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 410 ft, MNC sits higher than 57% of the 14 Mozambique fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,171 ft
- 01/1910,171 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,171 ft
MNC's 10,171 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.
- 90nmPOLPemba AirportPemba
- 91nmAPLNampula AirportNampula
- 182nmMUDMueda AirportMueda
- 189nmMZBMocímboa da Praia AirportMocímboa da Praia
- 222nmNWAMohéli Bandar Es Eslam AirportFomboni
- 232nmHAHPrince Said Ibrahim International AirportMoroni
Location
Open the full mapFQNC · Nacala International Airport · Nacala, Mozambique
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MNC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,957 nm | 16h 35m |
| New York (TEB) | 7,089 nm | 16h 53m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,256 nm | 17h 16m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 7,429 nm | 17h 41m |
| Miami (MIA) | 7,440 nm | 17h 42m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,689 nm | 18h 17m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 7,715 nm | 18h 21m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 7,966 nm | 18h 56m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MNC?
- Nacala International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,171 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 MNC?
- Nacala International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,171 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MNC?
- The closest alternate is Pemba Airport (POL), about 90 nm away, followed by Nampula Airport (APL) at 91 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MNC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 16h 35m (6,957 nm), New York about 16h 53m (7,089 nm), Washington DC about 17h 16m (7,256 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.