2.2.1 Mozambique Maputo International Airport Airport Overview
Maputo airport is located three kilometres north of Maputo city.
It has a “4” aerodrome reference code and is capable of sustaining aeroplanes with a letter code up to “E”. The ATC approach is Cat I.
There are two terminals (Domestic and International) with three air bridges each and one cargo terminal.
Two handling companies and one catering company provide respective services to airlines.
The airport is open for operations 24 hours per day. However, it closes 30 minutes before and after VIP flight arrival or departure.
Maputo International Airport website: https://www.aeroportos.co.mz/aeroporto-de-maputo
Maputo Airport
Country Mozambique
Province or District Maputo
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport Maputo, 3 km
Airport’s Complete Name Maputo International Airport or
Mavalane International Airport
Latitude -25.92086
Longitude 32.57254
Elevation (ft and m) 45 m (147 FT)
IATA Code MPM
ICAO Code FQMA
Managing Company or Airport Authority Aeroportos de Moçambique (ADM)
Management Contact Person Cândida Botelho - 843109373
Open From (hours) 00:00 Hrs
Open To (hours) 24:00 Hrs
Airport Pictures
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Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The airlines operating in Maputo include:
LAM – Mozambique Airlines (www.lam.co.mz/)
SAA – South African Airways (www.flysaa.com/)
Ethiopian Airlines (www.ethiopianairlines.com/MZ/EN/)
Qatar Airways (www.qatarairways.com/)
Turkish Airlines (www.turkishairlines.com/)
TAP – Portuguese Airlines (http://www.flytap.com/)
Kenya Airways (www.kenya-airways.com/)
TAAG – Angola Airlines (www.taag.com/)
Fastjet (www.fastjet.com/)
The main handling company is MAHS (Mozambique Airport Handling Services): http://www.mahs.co.mz/
The catering company is SMS: http://www.smscatering.co.mz/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The terminal has a capacity of 900,000 passengers a year and can serve up to 400 arriving and departing passengers per hour.
Performance for 2017
Per Year Per Month Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements 18,858
Total Passengers 940,762
Total Capacity of the Airport (mt)
Current Activity of the Airport (mt)
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) No
Page 3 Runways
Runway #1
Runway Dimensions 3,660 m x 45 m
Orientation 05/23
Surface Flexible/Asphalt
Runway #2
Runway Dimensions 1,700 m x 45 m
Orientation 10/28
Surface Flexible/Asphalt
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs Yes JET A-1 fuel Yes
Immigration Yes AVGAS 100 Yes
Terminal Building Yes Single Point Refuelling Yes
Passenger Terminal Yes Air Starter Units Yes
Cargo terminal Yes Ground Power (mobile) Yes
Pax Transport to Airfield Yes Ground Handling Services Yes
Control Tower Yes Latrine Servicing Yes
Weather Facilities Yes Fire Fighting Category (9) Yes
Catering Services Yes De-icing Equipment No
Base Operating Room Yes Parking Ramp Lighting Yes
Airport Radar No Approach & Runway Lights Yes
NDB No VOR Yes
ILS Yes
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo Reference code “E”
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet Reference code “E”
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)
Storage Area (m3 and mt)
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders Yes Max Capacity (mt) 14 tons Max Height B747 cabin height
(m)
Page 4 Loading Ramps Yes
Other Comments
Customs Guidance
Customs is operational 24 hours a day and has an office at airport. It normally takes 3-5 minutes for each passage in the passenger terminal. In the cargo terminal, it depends on the amount of goods to be cleared.
Storage Facilities
Arrangements for storage must be requested to MAHS 48 hours in advance.
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
Charges Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
0 - 7,000 7,001 - 136,000 136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ 23 - 56 56 - 342 342 - 540
Landing USD - $ 5.5 5.5 5.5
Night Landing USD - $ ±125 ±125 ±125
Night Take-Off USD - $
Parking 0.5/3h 0.5/3h 0.5/3h
Handling Charges 7.5 7.5 7.5
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1 0.34
Avgas
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
Import Charges
Type of Charge Rate USD - $ per kg Comments
Handling Charge 5-25 By operation
Break Bulk Fee
Diplomatic Mail
Strong Room – per consignment
Cold Storage Fee
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt
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Export
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo
International Air Waybill
Local Air Waybill
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation
Air Way Bill Documentation
Diplomatic Mail
Storage Charges per Day
AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES
Weight First Hour (USD) Additional (USD)
0 – 40,000 kg 83.30 30/30 min or fraction
40,001 – 100,000 kg 89.25 40/30 min or fraction
100,001 – 190,000 kg 97.75 50/30 min or fraction
190,000 kg and over 110.50 60/30 min or fraction
Security
The airport has modern and up-to-date security screening equipment and procedures for both departing and arriving passengers. However, the control over luggage helpers present on the arrival and departure halls leaves leaves the airport open to regular security violations as there is frequent access to these restricted areas by these workers, not all of them in possession of the required permits.
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