Lichinga Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
VXC
ICAO Code
FQLC
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Lichinga Airport is a regional airport in northern Mozambique serving the city of Lichinga and Niassa Province. It handles domestic flights and operates from a single passenger terminal with basic facilities.

Lichinga Airport
Elevation: 1373 m
-13.2740, 35.2663

Terminal Guide for Lichinga Airport #

The airport operates from one modest terminal building with the usual areas for check-in, security and arrivals. Passenger amenities are limited; expect short distances between check-in and gates but few retail or food outlets inside the terminal.

Getting to and From Lichinga Airport #

Ground transport is road-based; the airport is a short drive from Lichinga town and city transfers are typically under 30 minutes.

  • Taxis: The primary option for direct transfers to town; agree on the fare beforehand.
  • Local minibuses: May operate but can be irregular and crowded.
  • Car hire: Limited, so book ahead if needed.
  • Driving: Roads are available; expect variable surface quality outside major routes.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Lichinga Airport #

Expect basic facilities: a small café or kiosk, limited seating and basic passenger services. There are unlikely to be dedicated lounges or extensive shopping. Wi‑Fi may not be reliably available; bring a power bank and local currency. Accessibility assistance should be arranged with your carrier if required.

Hotels and Layovers at Lichinga Airport #

There are no major airport hotels at Lichinga; most accommodation is in Lichinga town. Use general booking platforms or hotel chain sites (for example accor.com) to find local options. For long daytime layovers, plan to stay in town rather than expecting transit hotels at the airfield.

Tips for Lichinga Airport #

  • Flights to Lichinga can be seasonal-check schedules in advance.
  • Local transport from the airport to town is by taxi; have some metical (Mozambique currency) ready for payment.
  • Services at the terminal are basic-buy any essential supplies in Lichinga town rather than expecting them at the airport.

Weather & Climate near Lichinga Airport #

Climate

Lichinga Airport's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in November) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1081 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 54 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (245 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

245 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (210 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

210 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (201 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

201 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

83 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

November

November is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (208 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 25°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

208 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

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