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Mutoko Airport.
Mutoko, Zimbabwe · 3,950 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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3,950
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
69 nm
To the nearest alternate
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE).
Overview
Mutoko Airport, listed as FVMT, is a mid-sized airport in Mutoko, Zimbabwe. Field elevation is 3,950 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list FVMT as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE, 69 nm), Tete Airport (TET, 116 nm), and Chimoio Airport (VPY, 125 nm). The field has a single 3,609-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from FVMT are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Mtoko. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from FVMT to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
FVMT
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
FVMT
Elevation
3,950 ft
Coordinates
17.4319° S · 32.1845° 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
No
Elevation vs Zimbabwe fields
state range 1,421–4,887 ft
At 3,950 ft, FVMT sits higher than 56% of the 9 Zimbabwe fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,609 ft
- 09/273,609 ft × 59 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,609 ft
FVMT's 3,609 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- 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.
- 69nmHRERobert Gabriel Mugabe International AirportHarare
- 116nmTETTete AirportTete
- 125nmVPYChimoio AirportChimoio
- 175nmMVZMasvingo International AirportMasvingo
- 179nmGWEJosiah Tungamirai Air Force BaseGweru
- 192nmBLZChileka International AirportBlantyre
Location
Open the full mapFVMT · Mutoko Airport · Mutoko, Zimbabwe
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FVMT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,694 nm | 15h 58m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,811 nm | 16h 14m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,962 nm | 16h 35m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 7,039 nm | 16h 46m |
| Miami (MIA) | 7,043 nm | 16h 47m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 7,401 nm | 17h 37m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,432 nm | 17h 41m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,849 nm | 18h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FVMT?
- Mutoko Airport's longest paved runway is 3,609 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. 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 FVMT?
- Mutoko Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,609 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to FVMT?
- The closest alternate is Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), about 69 nm away, followed by Tete Airport (TET) at 116 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FVMT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 15h 58m (6,694 nm), New York about 16h 14m (6,811 nm), Washington DC about 16h 35m (6,962 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.