Lichinga Airport

FQLC / VXC

Lichinga, MZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 01:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
13 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQLC 040100Z 09013KT 9999 FEW020 SCT060 18/17 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,505 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,505 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,505 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FQLC 031600Z 0318/0418 04010KT 9999 BKN020 FEW030CB TX26/0413Z TN16/0403Z PROB30 TEMPO 0318/0324 5000 TSRA SCT010 FEW025CB BECMG 0401/0403 VRB03KT BECMG 0407/0409 03005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:35Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 40° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
07:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 30° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QLC
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
8,300 ft 148 ft ASP 71°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FQLC

2,781 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
37.1%
MVFR
53.5%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
6.2%

Lichinga Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 37.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 9.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 31°C with an average of 20.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.4%
NE
16.3%
E
39.8%
SE
17.1%
S
5.9%
SW
5.7%
W
4.4%
NW
3.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.9°C
Range: 12°C to 31°C
12°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 2,781 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lichinga Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FQLC
IATA Code: VXC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,505 ft MSL

Location

City: Lichinga
Country: MZ
Latitude: -13.274000°
Longitude: 35.266300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,300 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Lichinga Airport

Overview

Lichinga Airport serves the city of Lichinga in Mozambique, located at an elevation of 4,505 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport features a single asphalt runway (08/26) measuring 8,300 feet in length, supporting regional and local aviation operations in northern Mozambique.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Lichinga Airport are predominantly Marginal VFR (50%) and VFR (41.1%), with limited periods of IFR and LIFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 8.7 knots, with temperatures ranging from 12°C to 31°C and an average of 21.2°C. September, October, and November offer the most stable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

Situated at a significant elevation of 4,505 feet, Lichinga Airport's terrain may present density altitude considerations for aircraft performance. The airport's geographical location at coordinates -13.274000, 35.266300 places it in a region with relatively consistent wind patterns, predominantly from the east at 90 degrees.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 benefits from highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and an average crosswind of only 4 knots. Pilots can expect excellent wind conditions during approach, with visibility typically strong at an average of 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (3.5% of observations).

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.