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Gateway to Zambezia Province on the Mozambican coast.
Location
Quelimane, Mozambique
Quelimane Airport (IATA: UEL, ICAO: FQQL) is a domestic and regional airport serving Quelimane, the capital of Zambezia Province in central Mozambique. It connects the city to the national capital Maputo and other Mozambican destinations, supporting both commercial and general aviation traffic.
The airport plays an important role in linking Quelimane — a coastal city situated near the Bons Sinais River estuary — to the rest of Mozambique, given that road infrastructure in the region can be challenging. It handles a relatively modest volume of passengers and cargo consistent with a secondary Mozambican city.
Terminals
The airport has a single small passenger terminal typical of a regional Mozambican facility.
Getting to & from
Taxis and informal minibuses (chapas) provide ground transport between the airport and Quelimane city center.
Airlines here
LAM Mozambican Airlines operates scheduled services to and from Quelimane, connecting it primarily with Maputo.
Notable facts
- ›Serves as the main air gateway to Zambezia Province, one of Mozambique's most populous provinces.
- ›Located near the Bons Sinais River estuary on the Indian Ocean coast.
- ›Runway length is sufficient for turboprop and smaller jet aircraft operations.
- ›The airport supports humanitarian and NGO flights given the region's development needs.
- ›Quelimane is one of Mozambique's oldest port cities, adding historical significance to its transport links.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
