Airport code
VXC — Lichinga Airport
VXC is the IATA code for Lichinga Airport, an airport serving Lichinga, Mozambique. Its ICAO code is FQLC, and it operates in the Africa/Maputo time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at -13.2740, 35.2663 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 4505 ft (1373 m).
Overview
About Lichinga Airport
Lichinga Airport is an airport in Lichinga, Mozambique that is served by Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique the national flag carrier.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | VXC |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | FQLC |
| Airport name | Lichinga Airport |
| City | Lichinga |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Time zone | Africa/Maputo (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | -13.2740 |
| Longitude | 35.2663 |
| Elevation | 4505 ft (1373 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,300 ft (2,530 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Lichinga Airport?
The IATA code for Lichinga Airport is VXC.
What is the ICAO code for Lichinga Airport?
The ICAO code for Lichinga Airport is FQLC.
Where is VXC airport located?
Lichinga Airport (VXC) is located in Lichinga, Mozambique.
What time zone is VXC in?
Lichinga Airport operates in the Africa/Maputo time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to VXC?
The nearest airport to Lichinga Airport (VXC) is Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lumbadzi, about 170 km away.
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