Lichinga Airport

FQLC / VXC

Lichinga, MZ

Last Updated
Sep 16, 08:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
9kt
50°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,023
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQLC 160800Z 05009KT 8000 FEW015 22/14 Q1023 RMK FU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,505ft
FEW 1,500ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,005ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
873 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,505 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,216 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,137 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FQLC 160400Z 1606/1706 VRB03KT CAVOK TX29/1613Z TN12/1702Z FM161200 07011KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >10km
12:00Z FM161200
+4h
VFR 70° 11kt

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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°
↑ 7.8kt ↔ 4.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Lichinga Airport

Lichinga Airport (FQLC/VXC) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Lichinga, MZ. The facility operates at an elevation of 4,505 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (08/26) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.