Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport (IATA: VJB, ICAO: FQXA), whose official name is Filipe Jacinto Nyusi Airport,[1] is a commercial airport in Xai-Xai, Mozambique.
Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport Aeroporto Xai Xai Aeroporto Filipe Jacinto Nyusi | |||||||||||
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| Opened | 29 November 2021 | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 25°02′16″S 33°37′38″E / 25.03778°S 33.62722°E | ||||||||||
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  Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport | |||||||||||
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History edit
The airport was built with Chinese government funds.[2] On 29 November 2021, the airport was inaugurated by Mozambique's President, Filipe Nyusi.[3][4]
Airlines and destinations edit
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| LAM Mozambique Airlines | Chimoio, Maputo[5] |
References edit
- ^ "Mozambique: Nyusi inaugurates Gaza airport". clubofmozambique.com. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "Mozambique: China Promises to Finance Xai-Xai Airport". AllAfrica.com. 11 December 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "News for Airlines, Airports and the Aviation Industry | CAPA".
- ^ "Mozambique's President inaugurates newly Completed Chongoene Airport, Praises China's role in Africa's Growth". Airspace Africa. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "LAM Mozambique Adds Xai-Xai – Chimoio Sector From mid-July 2022". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
External links edit
- Airport information for FQXA at Great Circle Mapper.
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