Lichinga Airport

FQLC / VXC

Lichinga, MZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
9 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQLC 040900Z 08009KT 9999 BKN015 23/17 Q1022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,505 ft
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,005 ft AMSL

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°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FQLC

2,796 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
37.1%
MVFR
53.4%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
6.3%

Lichinga Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 37.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 9.5% 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
16.2%
E
40.2%
SE
17%
S
5.8%
SW
5.6%
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 2,796 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

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

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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.