Lichinga Airport

VXC / FQLC

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 16° - 25° 20° 245 mm overcast 77% 2.2 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.7h
February Good 16° - 25° 20° 210 mm overcast 78% 2.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.4h
March Good 16° - 25° 20° 201 mm overcast 78% 1.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.1h
April Very Good 14° - 24° 19° 83 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.7h
May Excellent 12° - 23° 18° 16 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.5 m/s 1.8 very high 11.4h
June Excellent 10° - 21° 15° 3 mm partly cloudy 67% 2.3 m/s 1.6 very high 11.2h
July Very Good 9° - 21° 15° 2 mm partly cloudy 63% 2.5 m/s 1.6 very high 11.3h
August Excellent 11° - 23° 17° 1 mm some cloud 56% 2.7 m/s 1.8 very high 11.6h
September Ideal 13° - 25° 19° 4 mm mostly sunny 50% 3.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
October Ideal 15° - 27° 21° 22 mm some cloud 48% 3.2 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.3h
November Very Good 16° - 27° 22° 86 mm partly cloudy 52% 2.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.6h
December Good 16° - 25° 21° 208 mm overcast 69% 2.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.8h

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